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Animated demonstration of the barbell seated calf raise exercise, targeting the Calves using Barbell.

barbell seated calf raise

Body part
Lower legs
Equipment
Barbell
Target muscle
Calves
Secondary muscles
hamstrings

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor and a barbell resting on your thighs.

  2. Step 2: Place the balls of your feet on a raised platform, such as a block or step.

  3. Step 3: Lower your heels as far as possible, feeling a stretch in your calves.

  4. Step 4: Raise your heels as high as possible, contracting your calves.

  5. Step 5: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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