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barbell standing rocking leg calf raise

barbell standing rocking leg calf raise is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell across your upper back.

Step 2. Raise your heels off the ground as high as possible, balancing on the balls of your feet.

Step 3. Slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

calves

Secondary muscles

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Primary body parts

calves

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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