Barbell Seated Calf Raise

Muscles worked

How to do Barbell Seated Calf Raise

1. 1 Place a block about 12 inches in front of a flat bench.
2. 2 Sit on the bench and place the ball of your feet on the block.
3. 3 Have someone place a barbell over your upper thighs about 3 inches above your knees and hold it there. This will be your starting position.
4. 4 Raise up on your toes as high as possible as you squeeze the calves and as you breathe out.
5. 5 After a second contraction, slowly go back to the starting position. Tip: To get maximum benefit stretch your calves as far as you can.
6. 6 Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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