Best Calves Workouts With Barbells For Women
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Barbells are highly versatile and essential equipment found in most fitness programs.
They allow for safe and effective loading of heavy weights, supporting exercises aimed at improving strength and hypertrophy.
Calves are located on the back of the leg and are primarily responsible for plantar flexion, making them crucial for many lower body activities.
Although effective exercises for fitness outcomes do not vary by gender, preferences often shape specific routines.
For women, workouts are tailored with considerations around averages of 5'5", 140 lbs, and 34 years old; however, individual abilities will differ.
This workout incorporates Olympic approaches, maximizing effectiveness and aligning with diverse fitness goals.
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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, Weight18reps60lbs28reps60lbs38reps60lbs2. 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, Weight18reps50lbs28reps50lbs38reps50lbs3. 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, Weight18reps60lbs28reps60lbs38reps60lbs
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