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Standing Barbell Calf Raise Video Guide

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Exercise Instructions

  1. Set up for the standing barbell calf raise by getting a block or step and placing it in front of you.
  2. Grasp a barbell and place it across the back of your shoulders. Make sure the bar sits across the muscles in your upper back, not your neck.
  3. Stand up on the block with the balls of your feet on the edge.
  4. Keeping your balance, raise your heels off the floor.
  5. Squeeze the calves, and then slowly lower your heals back down as far as possible without letting them touch the floor.
  6. Repeat for desired reps.

​Calf Raise Tips:

  1. Keep the balls of your feet on the edge of the step. Don't let your feet come forward as this makes the exercise less challenging.
  2. Keep the rep timing slow and controlled - don't "bounce".
  3. To help keep your balance, keep your eyes facing forward at all times.
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Tom
Posted Tue, 04/17/2012 - 15:36

I dont have a step. What else can I do?

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Mot
Posted Thu, 04/26/2012 - 05:48

Get one~!

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Johann
Posted Mon, 06/11/2012 - 02:38

you can put the balls of your feet on the lower edge of the foot platform on the squat machine.

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Clint Hanby
Posted Fri, 10/12/2012 - 23:48

You can stand on the step on the back of the incline bench press, it works perfect.

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S.C. Kaushik
Posted Sun, 10/21/2012 - 10:41

It is a wonderful illustration easily intelligible.

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Mario
Posted Sat, 10/27/2012 - 07:55

For god's sake, look for a staircase!

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Martin
Posted Wed, 02/13/2013 - 18:40

I find it easier doing this with dumbbells or barbell weights with grips hanging down my sides, is there any reason to use a barbell on your shoulders instead?

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