Dumbbell calf raise

Muscle group
Legs
Equipment
Dumbbell
Primary muscles
Calves
  1. Stand tall holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides. Position the balls of your feet on a step or platform, allowing your heels to hang down.
  2. Lower your heels slowly until you feel a deep stretch in your calves.
  3. Push through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible, squeezing your calves.
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Variations

Calf raise

Legs

Barbell calf raise

Legs・Barbell

Smith machine calf raise

Legs・Smith machine

Leg press calf raise

Legs・Machine

Alternative exercises

Seated calf raise

Legs・Machine

Dumbbell seated calf raise

Legs・Dumbbell

Jumping jack

Legs