Dumbbell calf raise: how to do it and what it works

Bilateral plantar flexion with free weights.

Image: start and end of the movement.

How to do it

Bilateral heel raise with dumbbells, useful for working the calves with little equipment.

Form. Plant the whole forefoot, rise with a pause at the top and lower slowly to a comfortable stretch.

Common mistake. Bouncing at the bottom, bending the knees excessively, or cutting the range.

Gastrocnemius · Dumbbell

The muscles listed are an editorial reference, not a measurement. Adjust the range and the load to what feels comfortable.

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