Standing Calf Raise

Barbell Standing Calf Raise Exercise

Target Muscle: General or Gastrocnemius (Calves)

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

Stablizer Muscle: No significant stabilizers

Synergists: Soleus

Standing Calf Raise Instructions

Standing Calf Raise Technique

Set barbell on power rack upper chest height with calf block under barbell. Position back of shoulders under barbell with both hands to sides. Position toes and balls of feet on calf block with arches and heels extending off. Lean barbell against rack and raise from supports by extending knees and hips. Support barbell against verticals with both hands to sides.

Standing Calf Raise Form

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

Position rack just below the lowest range of motion. Keep knees straight throughout exercise or bend knees slightly only during stretch. Quadriceps serve as a Synergists muscle if knees are bent slightly during stretch.