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Dumbbell Calf Raise

How to do it with good form, the muscles it works and what you need.

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Main muscle
Calves
Also works
Mostly just that one
Equipment
Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. Stand on a step with a dumbbell in each hand and your heels hanging off.
  2. Let your heels sink for a stretch.
  3. Rise as high onto your toes as you can, pause, then lower slowly.

Common mistakes

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