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Barbell Standing Rocking Leg Calf Raise

A barbell movement targeting the calves. Follow the steps below and keep every repetition controlled.

Target · calvesEquipment · barbellCategory · lower legs

Technique

How to perform it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell across your upper back.
  2. Raise your heels off the ground as high as possible, balancing on the balls of your feet.
  3. Slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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