Barbell Standing Calf Raise
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Barbell Standing Calf Raise targets the calf muscles by extending the ankles while standing. It improves lower leg strength and helps develop a more muscular appearance to the calves, enhancing stability and balance.
How to do it
- Position yourself under the barbell on a squat rack and lift it onto your upper back.
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart on a stable platform or weight plate.
- Slowly lift your heels off the ground to rise onto your toes, squeezing your calves.
- Hold the top position briefly, then lower back down.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary Gastrocnemius Soleus
Secondary Hamstrings Quadriceps
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