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#1372 · Lower Legs · Calves

Barbell Standing Calf Raise

Target
Calves
Body part
Lower Legs
Equipment
Barbell
MET
6.0
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings, Glutes

Instructions

  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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