Barbell Standing Calf Raise

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

Barbell Standing Calf Raise exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Standing Calf Raise

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

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place a barbell across your upper back.
  2. 2Raise your heels off the ground as high as possible, using only your toes.
  3. 3Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  4. 4Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Standing Calf Raise Muscles Worked

Primary

calves

Secondary

hamstringsglutes

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
lower legs
Category
Extended

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