Exercise Videos
Calves
Dumbbell Calf Raise
By FITTR
0 min read
PT0S
16 Oct 2018
2018-10-16T09:28:17.000Z
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.
