Best Calves Workouts With Barbells
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Barbells are versatile and commonly used in various training programs.
By employing them, significant strength and hypertrophy gains can be achieved.
Focusing on the calf muscles, located between the ankle and the knee, enhances plantar flexion and supports a variety of lower-body activities.
Incorporating Olympic-style techniques within calf-focused exercises can deliver comprehensive workout benefits for these muscle groups.
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1. Standing Barbell Calf Raise
SETS LOGGED809,819Calves Strength94 mScoreCalves
BarbellsThe Standing Barbell Calf Raise is a calf exercise that uses a barbell for added weight. It focuses on strengthening your calves and can be more challenging than regular calf raises since you can lift more weight.
How to do it
The Standing Barbell Calf Raise is a calf exercise that uses a barbell for added weight. It focuses on strengthening your calves and can be more challenging than regular calf raises since you can lift more weight.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps90lbs28reps90lbs38reps90lbs2. Barbell Seated Calf Raise
SETS LOGGED84,448Calves Strength92 mScoreCalves
Flat BenchBarbellsThe Barbell Seated Calf Raise is a simple exercise that targets your calf muscles. By sitting while you perform this movement, you can focus better on working your calves without worrying about balance.
How to do it
The Barbell Seated Calf Raise is a simple exercise that targets your calf muscles. By sitting while you perform this movement, you can focus better on working your calves without worrying about balance.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps70lbs28reps70lbs38reps70lbs3. Calf Raise to Shrug
SETS LOGGED13,414Calves Strength80 mScoreCalvesBarbellsThe Calf Raise to Shrug is an exercise that strengthens your calves and traps by combining a calf raise and a shoulder shrug. It's great for developing explosive power and can help with Olympic lifting techniques.
How to do it
The Calf Raise to Shrug is an exercise that strengthens your calves and traps by combining a calf raise and a shoulder shrug. It's great for developing explosive power and can help with Olympic lifting techniques.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps90lbs28reps90lbs38reps90lbs
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