Calf Raise With Barbell, Seated

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