Barbell Calves Exercises
5 barbell exercises for the calves, hitting calves. Each one links to a full form guide with an animated demonstration.
All barbell calves exercises
Common questions
What are the best barbell exercises for calves?
The strongest picks here are the Barbell Seated Calf Raise (calves), Barbell Standing Calf Raise (calves) and Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raise (calves) — each has a full step-by-step guide with an animated demonstration.
Can I train calves with only barbell equipment?
These 5 movements are a solid foundation covering calves. For complete calves coverage, pair them with exercises from other equipment — see the muscle hub for the full list.
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