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How to Do a seated barbell calf raise to tone your thighs and calves

Exercise demonstration of seated leg extension with weights.

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Take a look at this fitness video for the how-to on doing seated barbell calf raises. All it requires is that you sit on a flat, stable surface, place a set of weights on top of your quadriceps, and slowly lift your heels up and down.

"Seated barbell calf raise" is a variant of the classic "seated calf machine."

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