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Barbell Standing Calf Raise

Barbell Standing Calf Raise: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: barbell. Level: beginner.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbarbell
  • Levelbeginner
  • Forcepush
  • Typeisolation
  • Body partlower legs
Primary muscles
calves, hamstrings
Secondary muscles
glutes
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How to do it

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

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