barbell standing leg calf raise
barbell standing leg calf raise — highlighted muscle: calves

Muscles worked

calves, hamstrings, glutes

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barbell standing leg calf raise

Body part
lower legs
Equipment
barbell
Target muscle
calves
Muscle group
hamstrings

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  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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