---
title: "Barbell Calf Jump"
description: "Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and a barbell placed securely across your upper back."
locale: en
slug: barbell-calf-jump
url: "https://hi.fitness/exercises/barbell-calf-jump"
primaryMuscle: "Calves"
secondaryMuscles: ["Glutes","Hamstrings","Quads"]
equipment: ["Barbell"]
category: "Strength"
format: "Reps · Weight"
video: "https://hi.fitness/exercise-media/public/video/4160a9da-barbell-calf-jump.mp4"
updatedAt: 2026-07-30T22:30:07+00:00
---
# Barbell Calf Jump

Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and a barbell placed securely across your upper back.

## How to do it

1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and a barbell placed securely across your upper back. Keep your torso upright.
2. Bend your knees to preload tension, keeping your heels grounded.
3. Extend your knees and drive through your forefeet to raise your heels explosively, lifting your body upward without jumping off the ground.
4. Slowly lower your heels back to the floor and repeat.

## Form tips

- Focus on pushing through your forefeet to maximize calf activation.
- Control the descent to avoid bouncing or slamming your heels.
- Keep your knees soft and slightly bent throughout the movement.

## Similar exercises

- [Smith Machine Calf Raise](https://hi.fitness/exercises/smith-machine-calf-raise) - Calves · Smith machine
- [Standing Calf Raises Smith Machine](https://hi.fitness/exercises/standing-calf-raises-smith-machine) - Calves · Resistance band
- [Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise](https://hi.fitness/exercises/dumbbell-standing-calf-raise) - Calves · Dumbbell
- [Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise](https://hi.fitness/exercises/dumbbell-seated-calf-raise) - Calves · Dumbbell
- [Dumbbell Standing Single Leg Calf Raise](https://hi.fitness/exercises/dumbbell-standing-single-leg-calf-raise) - Calves · Dumbbell
- [Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise on Step](https://hi.fitness/exercises/dumbbell-standing-calf-raise-on-step) - Calves · Dumbbell
- [Seated Calf Raises Dumbbell on Knee](https://hi.fitness/exercises/seated-calf-raises-dumbbell-on-knee) - Calves · Dumbbell
- [Cable Calve Raise](https://hi.fitness/exercises/cable-calve-raise) - Calves · Cable