Barbell Seated Calf Raise
beginnerstrengthpushisolation


- Body part
- Lower Legs
- Target
- Calves
- Equipment
- Barbell
Instructions
- 1Place a block about 12 inches in front of a flat bench.
- 2Sit on the bench and place the ball of your feet on the block.
- 3Have someone place a barbell over your upper thighs about 3 inches above your knees and hold it there. This will be your starting position.
- 4Raise up on your toes as high as possible as you squeeze the calves and as you breathe out.
- 5After a second contraction, slowly go back to the starting position. Tip: To get maximum benefit stretch your calves as far as you can.
- 6Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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