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dumbbell standing calf raise

dumbbell standing calf raise exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: calves. Equipment: dumbbell.

dumbbell standing calf raise exercise demonstration
Target muscle
calves
Muscle group
ankles
Body part
lower legs
Equipment
dumbbell

Secondary muscles

ankles

How to perform

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Raise your heels off the ground as high as possible, using your calves.
  3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.