Progression ladder for the Barbell Standing Calf Raise

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Easier and harder steps around the Barbell Standing Calf Raise

These are the substitutes for the Barbell Standing Calf Raise, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps (6)

  1. Barbell Floor Calf RaisePlay demonstration

    Barbell Floor Calf Raise

    • Beginner
    • Barbell
    • Calves
  2. Barbell Seated Calf RaisePlay demonstration

    Barbell Seated Calf Raise

    • Beginner
    • Barbell
    • Calves
  3. Cable Standing Calf RaisePlay demonstration

    Cable Standing Calf Raise

    • Intermediate
    • Cable
    • Calves
  4. Lever Rotary CalfPlay demonstration

    Lever Rotary Calf

    • Beginner
    • Lever
    • Calves
  5. Calf Raise On A Dumbbell

    Calf Raise On A Dumbbell

    • Beginner
    • Dumbbell
    • Calves
  6. Smith Machine Calf Raise

    Smith Machine Calf Raise

    • Beginner
    • Machine
    • Calves

Where you are now

Barbell Standing Calf RaisePlay demonstration

Barbell Standing Calf Raise

  • Intermediate
  • Barbell
  • Calves

Harder steps (1)

  1. Weighted Donkey Calf RaisePlay demonstration

    Weighted Donkey Calf Raise

    • Intermediate
    • Weighted
    • Calves

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