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Movement · Lower Legs

Barbell Floor Calf Raise

Place a barbell on the floor in front of you. Stand with the balls of your feet on the edge of the barbell, with your heels hanging off. Hold onto a stable object for balance if needed. Raise your heels as high as possible, using your calves to lift your body. 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.

TargetCalves
Equipmentbarbell
Body partLower Legs

Technique

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Place a barbell on the floor in front of you.

  2. 2

    Stand with the balls of your feet on the edge of the barbell, with your heels hanging off.

  3. 3

    Hold onto a stable object for balance if needed.

  4. 4

    Raise your heels as high as possible, using your calves to lift your body.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Target and supporting

Target

Calves

Secondary

Hamstrings

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Move within a comfortable range and use qualified coaching when learning unfamiliar exercises or using equipment. This educational content is not medical advice.