Barbell Seated Calf Raise

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Barbell Seated Calf Raise — start position — START

Barbell Seated Calf Raise — finish position — FINISH

How to do it

01Place a block about 12 inches in front of a flat bench.
02Sit on the bench and place the ball of your feet on the block.
03Have someone place a barbell over your upper thighs about 3 inches above your knees and hold it there. This will be your starting position.
04Raise up on your toes as high as possible as you squeeze the calves and as you breathe out.
05After a second contraction, slowly go back to the starting position. Tip: To get maximum benefit stretch your calves as far as you can.
06Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Alternatives & substitutions

Same movement pattern, same primary muscles — swap by what you have.

With other

Donkey Calf Raises

With machine

Seated Calf Raise Standing Calf Raises Calf Press Smith Machine Calf Raise

With dumbbell

Calf Raise On A Dumbbell Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise

With bands

Calf Raises - With Bands

With barbell

Rocking Standing Calf Raise

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