Safety Barbell Seated Calf Raise

Barbell Safety Barbell Seated Calf Raise Exercise

Target Muscle: Soleus (Calves)

Workout Mechanics: Isolated | Workout Force: Push Exercise | Utility: Auxiliary

Stablizer Muscle: No significant stabilizers

Synergists: Gastrocnemius

Safety Barbell Seated Calf Raise Instructions

Safety Barbell Seated Calf Raise Technique

Place safety bar on rack approximately lower leg height with calf block slightly rear of safety bar. Sit on bench facing safety bar and place toes on lower portion of platform with heels extending off. Scoot forward to edge of bench and position lower thighs under safety bar. Grasp bar to sides and lift bar from rack by pushing heels up. Slide back to center of bench.

Safety Barbell Seated Calf Raise Form

Lower heels by bending ankles until calves are stretched. Raise heels by extending ankles as high as possible. Repeat.

Slide forward to edge of bench and rack safety bar when finished. See suggested mount & dismount.