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Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raise demonstration
Equipmentbarbell
Difficultyintermediate
calveslower legs

Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raise

The barbell standing leg calf raise is a strength exercise targeting the calves. It involves standing with a barbell across your upper back and raising your heels off the ground to engage the calf muscles.

Step-by-Step Form & Technique

  1. 1.Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place a barbell across your upper back.
  2. 2.Raise your heels off the ground as high as possible, using your calves.
  3. 3.Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  4. 4.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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