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Strength exercise

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise

How to do it

  1. Stand on the edge of a step with the balls of your feet.
  2. Lower your heels below the step for a full stretch.
  3. Raise up on your toes as high as possible.
  4. Squeeze your calves at the top.
  5. Slowly lower back to the starting position.
  6. Keep your knees straight but not locked.

Muscles worked

CalvesMuscles located at the back of the lower leg, responsible for plantar flexion of the foot. All Calves exercises

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Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbells
Primary muscles
Calves
Measured in
Reps and weight