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Barbell Floor Standing Calf Raise

  • Beginner
  • Calves

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Setup instructions

1) Stand tall with a slight bend in the knees. Keep the chest up, core and glutes tight.

2) Hold the bar with a wide overhand grip and place it behind your neck on the meaty part of the traps.
Elbows point down.

Perform instructions

1) Slowly lift your heels up - press into the balls of your feet.

2) Pause & squeeze at the top.

3) Lower into the starting position.

4) Repeat for required reps.

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