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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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