Best Calves Workouts With Barbells For Men
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Barbells are a versatile and essential piece of equipment, ideal for promoting both strength and hypertrophy.
Calves, located on the back of the leg between the ankle and knee, are pivotal for daily mobility and athletic performance, specifically in tasks requiring plantar flexion like toe pointing.
Exercises integrated into this workout account for average heights (5’10”), weights (180lbs), and age (35 years) of men, although individual capabilities may vary.
Utilizing Olympic methodologies ensures efficient and targeted engagement of the muscle group.
Incorporating barbell resistance in these exercises provides a progressive and effective approach towards building calf strength and size.
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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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