Calf Raise On A Dumbbell

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Calf Raise On A Dumbbell — start position — START

Calf Raise On A Dumbbell — finish position — FINISH

How to do it

01Hang on to a sturdy object for balance and stand on a dumbbell handle, preferably one with round plates so that it rolls as in this manner you have to work harder to stabilize yourself; thus increasing the effectiveness of the exercise.
02Now roll your foot slightly forward so that you can get a nice stretch of the calf. This will be your starting position.
03Lift the calf as you roll your foot over the top of the handle so that you get a full extension. Exhale during the execution of this movement. Contract the calf hard at the top and hold for a second. Tip: As you come up, roll the dumbbell slightly backward.
04Now inhale as you roll the dumbbell slightly forward as you come down to get a better stretch.
05Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Alternatives & substitutions

Same movement pattern, same primary muscles — swap by what you have.

With other

Donkey Calf Raises

With machine

Seated Calf Raise Standing Calf Raises Calf Press Smith Machine Calf Raise

With barbell

Barbell Seated Calf Raise Rocking Standing Calf Raise

With bands

Calf Raises - With Bands

With dumbbell

Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise

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