Best Calves Workouts With Flat Bench To Build Strength

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This workout incorporates flat benches as vital equipment, enhancing exercise versatility by accommodating additional gear such as weights, cables, or resistance bands.

The primary focus is to develop overall strength, achieved through higher weight loads and lower repetition schemes, targeting both compound and isolation movements for comprehensive engagement.

Special emphasis is placed on the calves, a crucial muscle group located at the back of the legs between the knee and ankle, responsible for plantar flexion.

Through a combination of carefully structured exercises, the routine aims to efficiently strengthen and improve the functionality of this specific muscle group.

Workout 1

Calves

The 3 Best Calves Exercises with Flat Bench to Build Strength

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1. Barbell Seated Calf Raise
SETS LOGGED
84,448
Calves Strength
92 mScore
Calves
Flat Bench
Barbells
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.
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, Weight
1
8reps
70lbs
2
8reps
70lbs
3
8reps
70lbs
Full Video & Instructions
2. Seated Dumbbell Calf Raise
SETS LOGGED
185,712
Calves Strength
95 mScore
Calves
Dumbbells
Flat Bench
The Seated Dumbbell Calf Raise is an exercise that targets your calf muscles while seated for better stability. Using dumbbells on each leg helps ensure equal strength development between both sides.
How to do it
The Seated Dumbbell Calf Raise is an exercise that targets your calf muscles while seated for better stability. Using dumbbells on each leg helps ensure equal strength development between both sides.
Sets, Reps, Weight
1
8reps
25lbs
2
8reps
25lbs
3
8reps
25lbs
Full Video & Instructions
3. Seated Dumbbell One-Leg Calf Raise
SETS LOGGED
91,345
Calves Strength
93 mScore
Calves
Dumbbells
Flat Bench
The Seated Dumbbell One-Leg Calf Raise is a simple exercise that targets your calf muscles. By sitting down, you add stability and can focus more on the movement. This exercise is done one leg at a time, allowing for extra rest for the opposite leg.
How to do it
The Seated Dumbbell One-Leg Calf Raise is a simple exercise that targets your calf muscles. By sitting down, you add stability and can focus more on the movement. This exercise is done one leg at a time, allowing for extra rest for the opposite leg.
Sets, Reps, Weight
1
8reps
30lbs
2
8reps
30lbs
3
8reps
30lbs
Full Video & Instructions

Best Calves Workouts With Flat Bench To Build Strength

About

Workout 1

Calves

Barbell Seated Calf Raise

Seated Dumbbell Calf Raise

Seated Dumbbell One-Leg Calf Raise

Take the guesswork out of training.

The 3 Best Calves Exercises with Flat Bench to Build Strength

1. Barbell Seated Calf Raise

How to do it

2. Seated Dumbbell Calf Raise

How to do it

3. Seated Dumbbell One-Leg Calf Raise

How to do it

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Alternative Workouts with Flat Bench to Build Strength

Alternative Calves Workouts to Build Strength