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Seated 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. Sit on a bench with the balls of your feet on a step or plate and a dumbbell resting on your knees.
  2. Let your heels drop for a full stretch.
  3. Push up onto your toes as high as you can, pause, then lower slowly.

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