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.
- Lower your heels as far as possible, feeling a stretch in your calves.
- Raise your heels as high as possible, contracting your calves.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Which other muscles are involved?
Hamstrings.
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.
