Standing Barbell Calf Raise

How to Perform This Exercise

1. 1 Stand, band under feet.
2. 2 Raise your arms to the sides to shoulder height, elbows slightly bent.
3. 3 Hold the contraction at the top for one second.
4. 4 Lower slowly while controlling the movement.
5. 5 Avoid using momentum and keep the movement smooth and controlled.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Letting the knees cave inward during the movement.
• Not going deep enough, limiting muscle recruitment.
• Rounding the back instead of maintaining an upright and braced posture.

Muscles Worked

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