Dumbbell Calf Raise

Pro Tip

Balance is important in this movement, focus on it consciously to limit the risk of falling.

How To

  1. While standing on a block or raised platform on the edge of your toes, hold two dumbbells by your sides.
  2. Exhale and raise yourself off the floor by standing on your toes.
  3. Continue raising yourself until you can no longer raise yourself up through solely your toes any longer.
  4. Inhale and lower yourself back down to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Calves

A group of muscles on the back of your lower leg that spans from your heel to your knee.

Secondary Muscle Groups

Inner Forearm

A group of muscles on the inside of your lower arm.

Outer Forearm

A group of muscles on the outside and sides of your lower arm.

Upper Back

A significant portion of the upper region of your back. It is widest in the middle, forming a diamond shape that connects the middle of your back to both of your shoulder blades and the upper portion of your neck. It is comprised of three regions. Each region has a different function and is trained in different ways.

Equipment

Dumbbells

When gripping dumbbells, make sure you position your hands in the middle of the bar and not at the end next to the plates.

Steps

If unavailable this can be substituted for a household item such as a large textbook, provided that it is sturdy and can support your bodyweight without sliding on the floor.

Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.

Dumbbell Calf Raise
Smith Machine Calf Raise

Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment

Calf Raise Machine
Band Calf Raise
Leg Press Calf Raise
Stepmill
Chair Calf Raise