Barbell Floor Calf Raise

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Learn how to do the Barbell Floor Calf Raise with proper form and technique. This barbell exercise primarily targets your Calves, with secondary emphasis on Hamstrings.

Barbell Floor Calf Raise exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Floor Calf Raise

Follow these steps to perform the Barbell Floor Calf Raise with correct form:

  1. 1Place a barbell on the floor in front of you.
  2. 2Stand with the balls of your feet on the edge of the barbell, with your heels hanging off.
  3. 3Hold onto a stable object for balance if needed.
  4. 4Raise your heels as high as possible, using your calves to lift your body.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Floor Calf Raise Muscles Worked

Primary

calves

Secondary

hamstrings

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
lower legs
Category
Main

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