Bent-Knee Barbell Calf Raise
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Calves · Soleus
- Low load
- Glutes and Quads
How to do it
Set a light barbell across your upper back inside a squat rack with the safeties set appropriately. Bend your knees slightly and hold that position while raising your heels. Pause briefly at the top, then lower your heels under control without straightening your knees or turning the movement into a squat.
Form cues
- Hold the knee bend steady.
- Move through your ankles, not your knees.
- Lower your heels slowly.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
ShoulderUpper backLower backHipKneeAnkle
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.