Exercise Comparison
Balance Board vs Barbell Seated Calf Raise
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Balance Board
Instructions
Balance Board
Place a balance board in front of you.
Stand up on it and try to balance yourself.
Hold the balance for as long as desired.
Barbell Seated Calf Raise
Place a block about 12 inches in front of a flat bench.
Sit on the bench and place the ball of your feet on the block.
Have someone place a barbell over your upper thighs about 3 inches above your knees and hold it there. This will be your starting position.
Raise up on your toes as high as possible as you squeeze the calves and as you breathe out.
After a second contraction, slowly go back to the starting position. Tip: To get maximum benefit stretch your calves as far as you can.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the calves. Balance Board is a beginner exercise using other, while Barbell Seated Calf Raise is beginner and uses barbell. Choose Balance Board if you have access to other, or Barbell Seated Calf Raise if you prefer barbell. Balance Board is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Barbell Seated Calf Raise isolates the target muscle for focused development.