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Barbell Calf Raise

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How to: Barbell Calf Raise

Primary Muscles Used:Lower Legs, Calves

Exercise Families:Ankle Plantar Flexion

Equipment:Step, Barbell

Trainer:Kayla Itsines

  1. Safely place a barbell on your shoulders. Please read the barbell safety cues for instructions on how to do this. Plant both feet on the step slightly further than shoulder-width apart and place both hands on the bar in an overhand grip (palms facing away from your body), slightly wider than your shoulders. Carefully shuffle your feet backwards so that your heels hover off the end of the step. Stand up tall and lower your heels slightly below the step until you feel a stretch on the backs of your legs. This is your starting position.
  2. Inhale. Exhale. Press into the balls of your feet to raise your heels approximately [5cm] - [10cm] higher than the step.
  3. Inhale. Lower your heels to return to the starting position. Repeat for the specified number of repetitions.

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* Disclaimer: This blog post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. Sweat assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article.

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