Standing Barbell Calf Raise

Calves

Standing Barbell Calf Raise

LevelBeginner EquipmentBarbell MechanicIsolation ForcePush

A calf raise holding a barbell across your upper back to load the calves.

Strength

Primary musclesCalves

Energy burned

≈ 20 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.5 kcal/min

Estimate range 15–25 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked7 %

Effort during a set5.5 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Place the bar across your upper back and stand with the balls of your feet on a block.
2Keep your legs straight.

How to perform

1Rise onto your toes as high as you can.
2Squeeze your calves at the top.
3Lower slowly until you feel a stretch.
4Repeat for the planned repetitions.