How do you perform this exercise?
- Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor and a barbell resting on your thighs.
- Place the balls of your feet on a raised platform, such as a block or step.
- Position the barbell across your thighs and hold it securely with your hands.
- Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, lift your heels off the ground by extending your ankles.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Which other muscles are involved?
Hamstrings, Quadriceps.
How do you log your sets?
How do you track progressive overload?Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.
