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Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: dumbbell. Level: intermediate.

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  • Equipmentdumbbell
  • Levelintermediate
  • Forcepush
  • Typeisolation
  • Body partlower legs
Primary muscles
calves, ankles
Secondary muscles
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How to do it

  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.

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