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#1370 · Lower Legs · Calves

Barbell Floor Calf Raise

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

Instructions

  1. Place a barbell on the floor in front of you.
  2. Stand with the balls of your feet on the edge of the barbell, with your heels hanging off.
  3. Hold onto a stable object for balance if needed.
  4. Raise your heels as high as possible, using your calves to lift your body.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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