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Exercise 1370 · REF 2IHEa2T

Barbell Floor Calf Raise exercise animation

Barbell Floor Calf Raise

Category
Lower Legs
Equipment
Barbell
Target
Calves

The barbell floor calf raise is done seated or standing directly on the floor rather than an elevated platform, which limits the stretch at the bottom compared to raises done off a step. That makes it a more limited range but still effective for building calf endurance, especially useful when no calf raise platform is available. Focus on a full contraction at the top since the range is already shortened.

How to Do the Barbell Floor Calf Raise

  1. Place a barbell on the floor in front of you.
  2. Stand with the balls of your feet on the edge of the barbell, with your heels hanging off.
  3. Hold onto a stable object for balance if needed.
  4. Raise your heels as high as possible, using your calves to lift your body.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Barbell Floor Calf Raise primarily targets the Calves, with Hamstrings as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have barbell? These target the same calves with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Barbell Floor Calf Raise work?
The Barbell Floor Calf Raise primarily targets the calves, with the hamstrings as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Floor Calf Raise?
The Barbell Floor Calf Raise is done with a barbell.
What's a good alternative to the Barbell Floor Calf Raise?
If you don't have access to a barbell, the Ankle Circles targets the same calves using body weight instead.