Dumbbell Calf Raise
- Main muscle
- Calves
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Movement
- Isolation · Single-joint
Equipment
- Dumbbells
How to do it
- Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Place the balls of your feet on a low step or weight plate with your heels hanging off.
- Rise up onto your toes as high as you can and pause.
- Slowly lower your heels until you feel a stretch in your calves.
Beginner tip: For balance, hold one dumbbell and steady yourself with the other hand.