Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Calves · Gastrocnemius
- Medium load
- Calves · Soleus
- Low load
- Forearms
How to do it
Stand with a dumbbell in each hand and feet about hip-width apart. Raise both heels as high as you can without rolling the ankles outward, then lower them slowly to the floor. Avoid bouncing.
Form cues
- Keep your knees nearly straight.
- Rise through the balls of your feet.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
AnkleKneeHipLower backShoulderElbowWrist
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.