Barbell Seated Calf Raise
How to do it
- Place a block about 12 inches in front of a flat bench.
- Sit on the bench and place the ball of your feet on the block.
- Have someone place a barbell over your upper thighs about 3 inches above your knees and hold it there. This will be your starting position.
- Raise up on your toes as high as possible as you squeeze the calves and as you breathe out.
- After a second contraction, slowly go back to the starting position. Tip: To get maximum benefit stretch your calves as far as you can.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Barbell Seated Calf Raise work?
- Mainly the calves.
- What equipment do I need?
- Barbell.
- Is it good for beginners?
- Yes, it is rated beginner level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
More calves exercises
- Rocking Standing Calf Raise
- Standing Barbell Calf Raise
- Balance Board
- Calf Press
- Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine
- Calf Raise On A Dumbbell
Exercise descriptions: free-exercise-db, public domain.