Standing single-leg barbell calf raise

Calves

• Target muscles: calves, hamstrings, glutes
• Equipment: barbell
• Level: intermediate

How to do it

1. Place the balls of both feet on the edge of a step platform, heels hanging off.
2. Rest the bar on your upper back across your traps and grip it wider than shoulder-width.
3. Keep your legs straight, torso upright, core braced.
4. Lower your heels below platform level, feeling a stretch in your calves.
5. Rise as high as possible onto the balls of your feet and hold at the top.
6. Slowly lower back down and repeat for the desired number of reps.

Swap it for

• Single-Leg Donkey Calf Raise
• Wall Calf Stretch (Leg Back)
• Standing calf raise on a platform
• Seated Dumbbell Calf Raise (Palm Up)
• weighted donkey calf raise
• barbell standing rocking leg calf raise

Easier

• Standing Calf Raise
• Standing calf raise on a platform
• standing calf raise (on a staircase)
• Wall Calf Stretch (Leg Back)