How to Do Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise On Step

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise On Step 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 On Step

  1. 01Stand on the edge of a step with the balls of the feet, holding a dumbbell in one hand.
  2. 02Inhale and lower the heels toward the floor until a deep stretch is felt in the calf muscles.
  3. 03Exhale and drive through the big toe to lift the heels as high as possible.
  4. 04Pause for one second at the peak of the contraction to maximize muscle fiber recruitment.
  5. 05Maintain a slight bend in the knees to ensure the load remains on the calves rather than the joints.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise On Step

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

Allow the heels to drop as far as possible below the level of the step to maximize the stretch on the gastrocnemius.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise On Step questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise On Step work?

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise On Step 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 On Step correctly?

Stand on the edge of a step with the balls of the feet, holding a dumbbell in one hand. Inhale and lower the heels toward the floor until a deep stretch is felt in the calf muscles. Exhale and drive through the big toe to lift the heels as high as possible. Pause for one second at the peak of the contraction to maximize muscle fiber recruitment. Maintain a slight bend in the knees to ensure the load remains on the calves rather than the joints.

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

Allow the heels to drop as far as possible below the level of the step to maximize the stretch on the gastrocnemius.

Is Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise On Step suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise On Step?

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise On Step uses dumbbell.

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