Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise Calf

Muscles involved

Calves

How to do it

1. Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides. 2. Press through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible, keeping your legs straight. 3. Pause at the top of the movement, squeezing your calf muscles. 4. Slowly lower your heels back to the floor.

Equipment required

Mancuernas

Muscles worked

MaleFemale

GastrocnemiusSoleus

Tips

- Drive through the balls of your feet, specifically your big toes. - Squeeze your calves hard at the top of the movement. - Lower your heels down slowly to get a full stretch. - Maintain a tall, upright posture with your core engaged.

Difficulty