Start
End
Strength
Barbell Seated Calf Raise
beginnerbarbell·isolation·push
Muscles Worked
Primary
Abductor digiti minimi of left footAbductor digiti minimi of right footabductor hallucisadductor hallucisextensor hallucis brevisextensor hallucis longusfibularis brevisfibularis longusfibularis tertiusFirst lumbrical of left footFirst lumbrical of right footflexor accessoriusFlexor digiti minimi brevis of left footFlexor digiti minimi brevis of right footflexor digitorum brevisflexor digitorum longusflexor hallucis brevisflexor hallucis longusFourth lumbrical of left footFourth lumbrical of right footgastrocnemiusplantarissoleustibialis posterior
How to Perform
1
Place a block about 12 inches in front of a flat bench.
2
Sit on the bench and place the ball of your feet on the block.
3
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.
4
Raise up on your toes as high as possible as you squeeze the calves and as you breathe out.
5
After a second contraction, slowly go back to the starting position. Tip: To get maximum benefit stretch your calves as far as you can.
6
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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