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Visual demonstration of the Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raises exercise

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Beginner

Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Calves
Equipment
Barbell
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Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raises

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raises is a free weights exercise targeting Calves (Gastrocnemius, Soleus) using Barbell.

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How to perform it

  1. Stand on a step with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Your forefeet should be on the edge of the step, and your heels should hang off.
  2. Raise your heels as high as possible by extending your ankles, lifting your body upward.
  3. Hold the top position for a moment, feeling the contraction in your calf muscles.
  4. Slowly lower your heels back down below the level of the step, stretching your calves. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026

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