Standing Barbell Calf Raise Video Guide
Exercise Profile
- None
- Strength
- Barbell
- Isolation
- Push
- Beginner
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Exercise Instructions
- Set up for the standing barbell calf raise by getting a block or step and placing it in front of you.
- 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.
- Stand up on the block with the balls of your feet on the edge.
- Keeping your balance, raise your heels off the floor.
- Squeeze the calves, and then slowly lower your heals back down as far as possible without letting them touch the floor.
- Repeat for desired reps.
Calf Raise Tips:
- 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.
- Keep the rep timing slow and controlled - don't "bounce".
- To help keep your balance, keep your eyes facing forward at all times.
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Posted Tue, 04/17/2012 - 15:36
I dont have a step. What else can I do?
Posted Thu, 04/26/2012 - 05:48
Get one~!
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.
Posted Fri, 10/12/2012 - 23:48
You can stand on the step on the back of the incline bench press, it works perfect.
Posted Sun, 10/21/2012 - 10:41
It is a wonderful illustration easily intelligible.
Posted Sat, 10/27/2012 - 07:55
For god's sake, look for a staircase!
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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