Barbell Seated Calf Raise
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the calves, using a barbell.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Barbell Seated Calf Raise
- Place a block about 12 inches in front of a flat bench.
- Sit on the bench and place the ball of your feet on the block.
- Have someone place a barbell over your upper thighs about 3 inches above your knees and hold it there. This will be your starting position.
- Raise up on your toes as high as possible as you squeeze the calves and as you breathe out.
- After a second contraction, slowly go back to the starting position. Tip: To get maximum benefit stretch your calves as far as you can.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Barbell Seated Calf Raise
10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
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Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the calves, using dumbbells.
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Seated Calf Raise
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the calves, using a machine.
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Smith Machine Calf Raise
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Rocking Standing Calf Raise
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Standing Barbell Calf Raise
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the calves, using a barbell.
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Calf Raise On A Dumbbell
An intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the calves, using dumbbells.
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Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise
An intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the calves, using dumbbells.
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Calf Press
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the calves, using a machine.
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Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine
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Calf Raises - With Bands
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do barbell seated calf raise work?
Barbell Seated Calf Raise primarily works the calves.
What equipment do I need for barbell seated calf raise?
Barbell Seated Calf Raise uses barbell.
Barbell Seated Calf Raise: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Barbell Seated Calf Raise is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of barbell seated calf raise?
Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise, Seated Calf Raise, Smith Machine Calf Raise train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my barbell seated calf raise reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; barbell seated calf raise can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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