This exercise involves standing with a barbell on your shoulders and raising your heels off the ground to work your calf muscles. It is a great way to strengthen and tone your calves.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens and tones the calf muscles
- Improves ankle stability and balance
- Increases ankle mobility and flexibility
- Can help prevent injuries such as ankle sprains and Achilles tendonitis
- Can be easily modified by adjusting the weight or using a step or platform for added range of motion
How to perform
- Place a barbell on the back of your shoulders, standing with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Slowly raise your heels off the ground, standing on your toes.
- Hold the position for a few seconds, then lower your heels back down to the ground.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Calves
Primary