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Explore/Calves

Dumbbell Calf Raise

DumbbellIsolationEasy to learn
Front
Back
Primary

Works

Calves

You need

Dumbbells, Weight plate

Dumbbells setup →
How to do itPicture · 3 steps
  1. 1Stand on a step or plate, dumbbells at your sides
  2. 2Lower your heels as far as they go
  3. 3Pause at the top

Most common mistake

Short, bouncy reps.

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For calves
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Research
75
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0/10 ratings
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Why research scores it 75
Target tension · 35%4/5
Loaded stretch · 25%4/5
Progression · 20%3/5
Low cost · 20%5/5
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