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dumbbell standing calf raise

Intermediate
dumbbell standing calf raise

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. 2Raise your heels off the ground as high as possible, using your calves.
  3. 3Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  4. 4Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Front
Back
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Tertiary
Target
Calves
Body Part
Calves
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Force
Push
Grips
Overhand
Mechanic
Isolation
Secondary
Ankles

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