Barbell Floor Calf Raise

How to do it

Sit tall with your chest up and torso braced throughout each repetition.

1. 1

   Sit on the floor with your legs extended and a barbell placed over your lower thighs, near your knees.

2. 2

   Place your feet on a raised surface so that your heels can move freely.

3. 3

   Push through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible, contracting your calf muscles.

4. 4

   Slowly lower your heels back below the level of the raised surface to stretch your calves.

5. 5

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common mistakes

• ✕Not lowering heels below the surface
• ✕Pointing toes outward during the raise
• ✕Bending the knees during the movement