Barbell Floor Calf Raise
The barbell calf raise on flat floor, no step; with no stretch below the toes, the top squeeze does the work.
How to do it
Setup
Bar on the upper back, feet flat and hip-width, knees straight but soft.
Steps
- Rise onto the toes, the bar moving straight up.
- Squeeze for a beat.
- Lower until the heels just touch the floor.
Common mistakes
Heels slamming the floor: touch down softly. Knees dipping to launch the bar: only the ankles move. Rolling onto the little toes: keep the big toe pressed down.
Breathing
Exhale rising, inhale lowering.
