Calves · Barbell · Intermediate
How to do Barbell Standing Calf Raise
The barbell standing calf raise is a strength exercise targeting the calves. It involves standing with a barbell across your upper back and raising your heels off the ground to work the calf muscles.
- Primary muscle
- Calves
- Also works
- Hamstrings and Glutes
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Legs
How to do Barbell Standing Calf Raise, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place a barbell across your upper back.
- Raise your heels off the ground as high as possible, using only your toes.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Barbell Standing Calf Raise works your calves as the main mover, with help from your hamstrings and glutes.
Track Barbell Standing Calf Raise in SPLYT
Barbell Standing Calf Raise is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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