Barbell standing calf raise
The barbell standing calf raise is an exercise that targets the calf muscles, particularly the gastrocnemius. It involves standing with a barbell on your shoulders and raising your heels to lift your body upward, then lowering back down.
At a glance
- Area
- Lower legs
- Main muscle
- Calves
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain balance.
- Do not lock your knees; keep a slight bend.
- Raise your heels as high as possible for full contraction.
- Lower your heels slowly to maximize muscle engagement.
What to watch out for
- Ankle injuries
- Achilles tendonitis
- Severe balance issues
Also known as
Sollevamento polpacci in piedi con bilanciere, standing barbell calf raise, standing calf raise with barbell, calf raise, standing calf raise, barbell calf raise, calf exercise