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Movement · Lower Legs

Barbell Seated Calf Raise

Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor and a barbell resting on your thighs. Place the balls of your feet on a raised platform, such as a block or step. Lower your heels as far as possible, feeling a stretch in your calves. Raise your heels as high as possible, contracting your calves. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

TargetCalves
Equipmentbarbell
Body partLower Legs

Technique

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor and a barbell resting on your thighs.

  2. 2

    Place the balls of your feet on a raised platform, such as a block or step.

  3. 3

    Lower your heels as far as possible, feeling a stretch in your calves.

  4. 4

    Raise your heels as high as possible, contracting your calves.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Target and supporting

Target

Calves

Secondary

Hamstrings

Training plans

Found in these plans

No current ScoreDive plan references this exercise.

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