Stand with your torso upright holding two dumbbells in your hands by your sides. Place the ball of the foot on a sturdy and stable wooden board (that is around 2-3 inches tall) while your heels extend off and touch the floor. This will be your starting position.
With the toes pointing either straight (to hit all parts equally), inwards (for emphasis on the outer head) or outwards (for emphasis on the inner head), raise the heels off the floor as you exhale by contracting the calves. Hold the top contraction for a second.
As you inhale, go back to the starting position by slowly lowering the heels.
Repeat for the recommended amount of times.
Note: As you become stronger you may need to use wrist wraps to avoid having the dumbbells slip out of your hands.
Alternative Exercises For Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise
Aug 18, 2011 12:37 AM:
My idea for calf raises other than using the stairs. any number on each step.
My idea for calf raises other than using the stairs. any number on each step.-See Less
Apr 4, 2011 3:10 PM:
My calves were burning after the 2 reps.My calves were sore the next day
My calves were burning after the 2 reps.My calves were sore the next day-See Less
Apr 4, 2011 3:10 PM:
My calves were burning after the 2 reps.My calves were sore the next day
My calves were burning after the 2 reps.My calves were sore the next day-See Less
Aug 18, 2011 12:37 AM:
My idea for calf raises other than using the stairs. any number on each step.
My idea for calf raises other than using the stairs. any number on each step.-See Less
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Tip: Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise
Aug 18, 2011 12:37 AM: My idea for calf raises other than using the stairs. any number on each step.
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Review: Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise
Apr 4, 2011 3:10 PM: My calves were burning after the 2 reps.My calves were sore the next day