Calf Exercises

Barbell Seated Calf Raise

This version of a calves raise uses a block and a barbell.

Barbell Seated Calf Raise - Step 1 Barbell Seated Calf Raise - Step 2

Steps

  1. Place a block on the floor about one foot in front of a bench.
  2. Sit on the bench with a barbell across your upper thighs and the balls of your feet on the block.
  3. Slowly raise and lower your toes up as high as possible without lifting your foot off the block.

Barbell Seated Calf Raise - Muscles Worked

Primary Muscle: Calves
Secondary Muscle: None
Equipment Type: Barbell

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