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Barbell Seated Calf Raise

Also known as: seated calf raise bb, seated soleus raise barbell, sitting calf raise barbell

Barbell Seated Calf Raise — position 1Barbell Seated Calf Raise — position 2

Barbell Seated Calf Raise is a isolation exercise for the calves. Main target: soleus. Equipment: barbell.

EquipmentBarbell
TypeIsolation
MovementPush
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Muscles worked in the Barbell Seated Calf Raise: primary in bright, secondary in light
Primary
Soleus

How to do it

  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.

Similar exercises

Rocking Standing Calf Raise
Barbell
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Standing Barbell Calf Raise
Barbell
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius

Alternatives with other equipment

Seated Calf Raise
Machine
Soleus
Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise
Dumbbell
Soleus
Smith Machine Seated Calf Raise
Smith machine
Soleus
Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch
Bodyweight
Soleus
Posterior Tibialis Stretch
Other
Soleus
Calf Raises - With Bands
Bands
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
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