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barbell floor calf raise

Intermediate
barbell floor calf raise

How to do it

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

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Front
Back
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Tertiary
Target
Calves
Body Part
Calves
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Force
Push
Grips
Overhand
Mechanic
Isolation
Secondary
Hamstrings

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