Calves exercise

Barbell Calf Raise

How to do the Barbell Calf Raise with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Stand up straight with the barbell on your shoulders, then push through the balls of your feet and raise your heel until you are standing on your toes. Then lower slowly back to the start.
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Illustration showing the Barbell Calf Raise
Targets

Muscles worked

Calves muscle Calves Primary
Gear

Equipment

Barbell Barbell
Technique

How to do the Barbell Calf Raise

  1. 1 Stand up straight with the barbell on your shoulders, then push through the balls of your feet and raise your heel until you are standing on your toes.
  2. 2 Then lower slowly back to the start.