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Animated demonstration of the barbell floor calf raise exercise, targeting the Calves using Barbell.

barbell floor calf raise

Body part
Lower legs
Equipment
Barbell
Target muscle
Calves
Secondary muscles
hamstrings

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place a barbell on the floor in front of you.

  2. Step 2: Stand with the balls of your feet on the edge of the barbell, with your heels hanging off.

  3. Step 3: Hold onto a stable object for balance if needed.

  4. Step 4: Raise your heels as high as possible, using your calves to lift your body.

  5. Step 5: Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.

  6. Step 6: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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