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Dumbbell calf raise

A standing calf raise with a dumbbell in each hand that adds load to build stronger calves and ankles.

BeginnerDumbbellsLow impactSuggested: 15 reps

How to do it

  1. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and a dumbbell at each side.
  2. Press through the balls of your feet to lift your heels as high as you can.
  3. Pause briefly at the top.
  4. Lower your heels slowly back to the floor.

Form tips

  • Keep your body tall and your weight over your big toes.
  • Take longer to lower than to rise.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedChest: not workedBiceps: not workedForearms: moderateAbs: not workedObliques: not workedHip flexors: not workedOuter hips: not workedQuads: not workedInner thighs: not workedCalves: strongFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedUpper back: not workedLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: not workedForearms: moderateOuter hips: not workedGlutes: not workedHamstrings: not workedCalves: strongBack
LightModerateStrong
CalvesForearms

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