Exercise
Barbell seated calf raise
Barbell seated calf raise is a moderate exercise. It trains calves.
Muscles
CalvesHamstrings
Detailed explanation
Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor and a barbell resting on your thighs. Place the balls of your feet on a raised platform, such as a block or step.
Lower your heels as far as possible, feeling a stretch in your calves. Raise your heels as high as possible, contracting your calves.
Step by step
- 1
Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor and a barbell resting on your thighs.
- 2
Place the balls of your feet on a raised platform, such as a block or step.
- 3
Lower your heels as far as possible, feeling a stretch in your calves.
- 4
Raise your heels as high as possible, contracting your calves.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
