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Dumbbell Calf Raise
Calves · Squat
Generic squat demo. Follow the steps below for this exact exercise.
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A calf raise holding dumbbells at your sides, the simplest way to add load to the calves at home.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Tracking
- Measured in reps
Muscles worked
Calves
Equipment
Dumbbell
How to do it
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides and stand with your feet hip width apart.
- Optionally place the balls of your feet on a step so your heels can drop.
- Press through the balls of your feet to lift your heels as high as you can.
- Pause at the top, then lower slowly under control.
Coaching cues
- Keep your body upright and your knees almost straight.
- One dumbbell and one hand on a wall works well for balance.