Barbell Seated Calf Raise
Step 1
Sit down on a bench with feet shoulder-width apart. Lay a barbell across your thighs, holding it with an overhand grip (palms facing down). This is your starting position.
Step 2
Inhale. Exhale. Holding the barbell firmly against your thighs, press into the balls of your feet and elevate your heels off the floor as high as you can.
Step 3
Inhale. Lower your heels to return to the starting position. Repeat for the specified number of repetitions.
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