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Explore/Calves

Single-Leg Calf Raise

DumbbellIsolationEasy to learnOne side at a time
Front
Back
Primary

Works

Calves

You need

Dumbbells

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How to do itPicture · 3 steps
  1. 1Stand on a step, holding a dumbbell
  2. 2Drop the heel low
  3. 3Rise as high as you can

Most common mistake

Shortening the range as fatigue builds.

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Why research scores it 89
Transfer · 45%4/5
Injury protection · 30%5/5
Practicality · 25%5/5

Calves and Achilles take several times bodyweight with every stride.

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