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Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise
Muscles involved
The dumbbell standing calf raise loads your calves with dumbbells. It builds stronger calves and a better push-off.
How to do it
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Press through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible, keeping your legs straight.
- Pause at the top of the movement, squeezing your calf muscles.
- Slowly lower your heels back to the floor.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
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.
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Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise: which muscles does it work?
Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise mainly works: Calves. It also involves: Gastrocnemius, Soleus.
What is Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise good for?
The dumbbell standing calf raise loads your calves with dumbbells. It builds stronger calves and a better push-off.
How do you do Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise with proper form?
- 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.
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