Exercise
Barbell floor calf raise
Barbell floor calf raise is a moderate exercise. It trains calves.
Detailed explanation
Place a barbell on the floor in front of you. Stand with the balls of your feet on the edge of the barbell, with your heels hanging off. Hold onto a stable object for balance if needed.
Raise your heels as high as possible, using your calves to lift your body. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
Step by step
- 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.
