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#1371 · Lower Legs · Calves

Barbell Seated Calf Raise

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

Instructions

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