Barbell Seated Calf Raise

How to do it

Maintain a tall torso and grip the bar firmly throughout the entire set.

1. 1

   Sit on a bench with your feet flat on a raised surface like a block or step.

2. 2

   Place the barbell over your thighs, close to your knees.

3. 3

   Push through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible.

4. 4

   Pause at the top, squeezing your calf muscles.

5. 5

   Slowly lower your heels back down below the level of the step for a full stretch.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common mistakes

• ✕Bouncing at the bottom of each repetition
• ✕Rolling outward onto the outer foot edge
• ✕Knees drifting inward during the raise