Behind Buttocks Raise

This exercise is best performed on a solid platform, ideally 4 inches high. However persons with poor balance should begin this exercise, with both feet on the floor.

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Hold a suitably weighted barbell behind your back, resting close to your buttocks, with your hands shoulder width apart.

With the balls of your feet placed on the edge of the raised platform, smoothly raise your heels from the floor, up to a tiptoe position, holding in the upper phase for a few seconds, prior to returning down under control.

Focus on keeping your legs and back straight throughout the movement, keeping your shoulders pulled back and down to ensure the weight is lifted with your calf muscles.