Calf Raises (Dumbbell)

Muscles Worked

Primary

Calves

Quick Cues

1

Dumbbell in hand

2

Rise onto your toes

3

Squeeze at the top

4

Full stretch at the bottom

Equipment Needed

Dumbbells

Common Mistakes

Not going through the full range of motion

Bouncing at the bottom

Leaning forward too much

Pro Tips

Hold a dumbbell in each hand and hold the top position for a count

Use a calf raise machine for progressive overload

Try both straight-leg and bent-knee versions to hit different parts of the calf

Your Progress

Variations

Seated Calf Raise

Donkey Calf Raise

Single-Leg Calf Raise