- Main muscle
- Calves
- Also works
- Mostly just that one
- Equipment
- Barbell & plates, squat rack or power cage
How to do it
- Rest the bar across your upper back, feet hip-width apart (on a plate or step for more range).
- Rise as high onto your toes as you can.
- Pause, then lower your heels slowly.
Common mistakes
- Bouncing through the reps.
- Bending your knees.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Barbell Calf Raise into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.