How to Do Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise is a calves exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Calves

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise

  1. 01Stand with the balls of the feet on an elevated block, holding dumbbells at the sides.
  2. 02Lower the heels toward the floor until a deep stretch is felt in the calf muscles.
  3. 03Drive through the big toes to lift the heels as high as possible, squeezing the calves at the top.
  4. 04Lower the heels back down in a steady four-second count to complete the rep.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Calves Pushes off the ground through the ankle.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Pause for a full second at the bottom of the rep to ensure the Achilles tendon is stretched before the next contraction.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise work?

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise is catalogued as a calves exercise in A90 Training Club, with the calves as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise correctly?

Stand with the balls of the feet on an elevated block, holding dumbbells at the sides. Lower the heels toward the floor until a deep stretch is felt in the calf muscles. Drive through the big toes to lift the heels as high as possible, squeezing the calves at the top. Lower the heels back down in a steady four-second count to complete the rep.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise?

Pause for a full second at the bottom of the rep to ensure the Achilles tendon is stretched before the next contraction.

Is Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise?

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise uses dumbbell.

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