Calf Raise
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Equipment:
barbell -
Area Worked:
Knee & Lower Leg -
Type of Workout:
Weight
Exercise Description:
The barbell calf raise is a strength-training exercise that targets the muscles of the lower leg, specifically the calves. It is performed by standing on the balls of the feet with a barbell across the shoulders, and then raising the heels off the ground to engage the calves. This exercise helps to improve overall lower leg strength and power, as well as improve balance and stability.
To perform the barbell calf raise, start by standing with your feet hip-width apart and a barbell across the back of your shoulders, with your hands gripping the barbell just outside of your shoulders. Engage your core and keep your back straight as you raise up onto the balls of your feet, going as high as you can while keeping your heels off the ground. From the top of the calf raise, slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position. Repeat the movement for the desired number of reps.
It is important to maintain good form throughout the exercise to avoid injury and get the most out of the movement. Keep your core engaged and your back straight, and avoid arching your back or shifting your weight from side to side as you raise your heels. Also, be sure to use a weight that is challenging but not too heavy, so that you can perform the movement with good control and without straining.
As you become more comfortable with the barbell calf raise, you can increase the weight of the barbell or the number of reps to continue challenging yourself and improving your lower leg strength and power. This exercise can be performed as part of a full-body workout or as a standalone exercise to target specific muscle groups.
Muscles Involved
Stabilizer Muscles Involved
Synergist Muscles Involved
Rehab Exercise For Injuires
Sports Enhanced By Exercise
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