Calf Raise With Barbell, Seated
rating: | Ø 4.92 through 13 votes |
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required: | Barbell / EZ Bar, Dumbbells (2) / Kettlebells (2) |
optional: | Step |
level: | Easy |
type: | Strength |
Variations available (4) |
![Starting Position](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/wadenheben_hantel_sitzend1.png)
![Execution](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/wadenheben_hantel_sitzend2.png)
![Starting Position (Alternative)](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/wadenheben_hantel_sitzend1A.png)
![Execution (Alternative)](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/wadenheben_hantel_sitzend2A.png)
Starting Position
- grasp a barbell or another aid named above
- sit on a chair
- bend the legs to 90 degrees and open the legs hip width
- place the barbell behind your knees on the thighs and keep on holding it
- the back is straightened
Correct Execution
- now lift your heels as much as you can
- do not let the weight roll away
- hold the final position for a moment
- afterwards, come back into the starting position without the heels touching the ground
- repeat the exercise
tip for the workout
- you can put a shelf under the balls of the feet to increase the range of motion