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Barbell Floor Calf Raise

An exercise for the Lower Legs - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partLower Legs Target muscleCalves EquipmentBarbell

Step by step

  1. Place a barbell on the floor in front of you.
  2. Stand with the balls of your feet on the edge of the barbell, with your heels hanging off.
  3. Hold onto a stable object for balance if needed.
  4. Raise your heels as high as possible, using your calves to lift your body.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Calves (primary)Hamstrings

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