Dumbbell calf raise

Main muscle🎯 Calves
Equipment🧰 Dumbbell
Area🦶 Calves/Ankles
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How to do it step by step

  1. Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the ground and a dumbbell resting on your thighs.
  2. Place the balls of your feet on a raised surface such as a step or block, with your heels hanging off the edge.
  3. Hold onto the dumbbell for stability.
  4. Raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Before you load the bar

Start with no weight, or very light, until the movement feels automatic. If you feel joint pain (not muscle burn), stop. This is informational content and does not replace a coach or a healthcare professional.

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