Calves · Dumbbell · Beginner

How to do Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise

The dumbbell standing calf raise is an exercise that targets the calf muscles by lifting the heels off the ground while holding dumbbells for added resistance.

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise demonstration
Primary muscle
Calves
Also works
Ankles
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Legs

How to do Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise, step by step

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

Muscles worked

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise works your calves as the main mover, with help from your ankles.

Track Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise in SPLYT

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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