Intermediate

BARBELL SEATED CALF RAISE

Lower legs
Body Part
Calves
Target Muscle
Barbell
Equipment
Intermediate
Difficulty
Calves
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Est. Calories/min
5.00
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Step:1 Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor and a barbell resting on your thighs.
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Step:2 Place the balls of your feet on a raised platform, such as a block or step.
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Step:3 Lower your heels as far as possible, feeling a stretch in your calves.
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Step:4 Raise your heels as high as possible, contracting your calves.
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Step:5 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
  • Warm up properly before starting
  • Maintain proper form throughout
  • Control the negative (eccentric) phase
  • Breathe out during the effort phase
  • Rest 60–90 seconds between sets
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