Strength / Barbell
A standing calf raise loaded with a barbell across the upper back, using a raised platform for a deeper heel stretch.
Barbell
intermediate
isolation
Place a barbell across your upper back as in a squat.
Stand with the balls of your feet on a raised platform.
Push up onto your toes as high as possible.
Pause and squeeze your calves at the top.
Lower your heels below the platform and repeat.
Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.
Shared primary muscles
