Target Muscle

    Calves

    Equipment

    Barbell

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    LegsBarbell

    Barbell Standing Rocking Leg Calf Raise

    The barbell standing rocking leg calf raise targets the calves and involves raising your heels while balancing a barbell across your upper back. This exercise also engages the hamstrings and quadriceps as secondary muscles.

    Also Works

    HamstringsQuadriceps

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell across your upper back.

    2. 2

      Raise your heels off the ground as high as possible, balancing on the balls of your feet.

    3. 3

      Slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.

    4. 4

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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