How to Do Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raises

Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raises is a calves exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Calves

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raises

  1. 01Position a barbell across the upper traps and stand with the balls of the feet on a raised weight plate.
  2. 02Lower the heels toward the floor until a deep stretch is felt in the Achilles tendon.
  3. 03Drive the balls of the feet into the plate to bridge the heels as high as possible.
  4. 04Pause at the peak contraction of the calves before descending for the next repetition.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raises

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Calves Pushes off the ground through the ankle.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the knees slightly unlocked throughout the set to avoid shifting the load from the calves to the joint capsule.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raises questions

What muscles does Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raises work?

Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raises is catalogued as a calves exercise in A90 Training Club, with the calves as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raises correctly?

Position a barbell across the upper traps and stand with the balls of the feet on a raised weight plate. Lower the heels toward the floor until a deep stretch is felt in the Achilles tendon. Drive the balls of the feet into the plate to bridge the heels as high as possible. Pause at the peak contraction of the calves before descending for the next repetition.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raises?

Keep the knees slightly unlocked throughout the set to avoid shifting the load from the calves to the joint capsule.

Is Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raises suitable for beginners?

Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raises is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raises?

Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raises uses barbell.

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