Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raise

How to do it

Grip the barbell firmly to keep it stable across your upper back.

1. 1

   Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.

2. 2

   Raise your heels off the floor by pushing through the balls of your feet and contracting your calf muscles.

3. 3

   Hold the top position for a moment, then slowly lower your heels back to the floor.

4. 4

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common mistakes

• ✕Bending the knees to assist the upward drive
• ✕Rolling the ankles outward during the raise
• ✕Hyperextending the lower back at the top