Barbell Calf Raise
Beginner - Strength - Isolation

Targeted Muscle Group

Lower Legs figure highlighted in blue

MAIN

Lower Legs

Recommended Equipment

Barbell equipment

Barbell

How to do it

Steps :

1.) Begin by setting up a barbell with the amount of weight that you would like to use for this exercise and rest the barbell across the top of your upper back.

2.) Slowly lean forward and raise your heels up off of the floor, pushing up as high as possible squeezing your calves at the top of the movement.

3.) Hold for a two count then return back to the starting position.

4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.