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barbell standing leg calf raise
barbell standing leg calf raise
Body part:
lower legs
Equipment:
barbell
Body target:
calves
Secondary muscles:
  • hamstrings
  • glutes

Instructions:

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