Single-Leg Barbell Calf Raise

Setup

Bar on the back, ball of one foot on a step, the other hooked behind; near a rack for safety.

Steps

1. Rise on one leg to the top of the range.
2. Pause with control.
3. Lower into the stretch.

Common mistakes

Loading past balance: this variant is about the leg, not the bar; stay modest. Wobbling reps: slower tempo fixes most of it. Skipping the rack: set up inside one.

Breathing

Exhale rising, inhale lowering.