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Calves

Dumbbell Calf Raise

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16 Oct 2018

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Preparation

Dumbbell Calf Raises primarily work the calf muscle. But they also involve the gastrocnemius and the soleus—two muscles that attach to the heel bone. Stand with feet slightly less than shoulder-width apart. With your torso upright, hold a dumbbell in each hand.

Method

Step 1

With the toes pointing straight, exhale and raise the heels off the floor

Step 2

Push your ankles as high as possible while contracting the calves

Step 3

Hold the top contraction for a second

Step 4

Inhale and go back to the starting position by slowly lowering the heels

Step 5

Return to the starting position

Step 6

Repeat for the desired number of reps.

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