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Animated demonstration of the dumbbell standing calf raise exercise, targeting the Calves using Dumbbell.

dumbbell standing calf raise

Body part
Lower legs
Equipment
Dumbbell
Target muscle
Calves
Secondary muscles
ankles

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.

  2. Step 2: Raise your heels off the ground as high as possible, using your calves.

  3. Step 3: Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.

  4. Step 4: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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