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Dumbbell Calf Raise

Dumbbell Calf Raise is a dumbbell legs exercise for the calves. If you cannot do it, Donkey Calf Raise or Jumping Jacks are good swaps.

Calves
Legs
Dumbbell

Muscles worked

Calves · main

How to do it

Stand with a dumbbell in one hand, the ball of the same-side foot on a step, holding a wall with your other hand.
Keep your knee almost straight and your hips under you.
Rise as high as you can onto your toes and pause for a second.
Lower slowly until you feel a deep calf stretch.

Watch out: Bouncing at the bottom or rolling your ankle outward.

Alternatives

Donkey Calf Raise
Jumping Jacks
Leg Press Calf Raise
Single-Leg Calf Raise
Smith Machine Calf Raise
Standing Calf Raise
Tibialis Raise
Seated Calf Raise

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