Seated Barbell Calf Raise
Quick answer
Seated Barbell Calf Raise is a beginner isolation barbell exercise that mainly works the calves.
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Muscles worked
Primary
How to do Seated Barbell Calf Raise
- 1
Place a plate flat down in front of a flat bench and sit down on the end of the bench with the balls of your feet on top of the plate. Your feet should form a 90 degree angle between your upper thighs and lower legs.
- 2
Place a loaded barbell on top of your tights near your knees and hold it in place with your hands. This is your starting position.
- 3
Press the barbell up by flexing your calf muscles and pressing through the balls of your feet.
- 4
At the top of the movement, hold the contraction for a second before slowly returning to just below the starting position, using the height of the plate to extend your range of motion.
Form cues
- Variation: you can also do this exercise with one leg at a time.
- You can use padding on the bar for heavier weights to decrease discomfort.
- Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner. Technique first, weight second!.
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