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Exercise 1372 · REF 8ozhUIZ

Barbell Standing Calf Raise exercise animation

Barbell Standing Calf Raise

Category
Lower Legs
Equipment
Barbell
Target
Calves

The barbell standing calf raise loads the gastrocnemius and soleus together with a straight knee, unlike the seated version which isolates the soleus alone. It's one of the more direct ways to build calf size and strength since the load sits right on the shoulders at the top of a compound-feeling movement. Get a full stretch at the bottom and a real pause at the top rather than bouncing through short reps.

How to Do the Barbell Standing Calf Raise

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place a barbell across your upper back.
  2. Raise your heels off the ground as high as possible, using only your toes.
  3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

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

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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 Standing Calf Raise work?
The Barbell Standing Calf Raise primarily targets the calves, with the hamstrings and glutes assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Standing Calf Raise?
The Barbell Standing Calf Raise is done with a barbell.
What's a good alternative to the Barbell Standing Calf Raise?
If you don't have access to a barbell, the Ankle Circles targets the same calves using body weight instead.