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Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise

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How to: Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise

Primary Muscles Used:Lower Legs, Calves

Exercise Families:Ankle Plantar Flexion

Equipment:Dumbbell(s), Step

Trainer:Chontel Duncan

  1. Holding a dumbbell in each hand in a neutral grip (palms facing inwards) with arms extended by your sides, plant both feet on a small step slightly further than shoulder-width apart. Carefully shuffle your feet backwards so that your heels hover off the end of the step. Inhale. Lower your heels slightly towards the mat. This is your starting position.
  2. As you feel a stretch on the back of your legs at the bottom of the movement, exhale and press into the balls of your feet to raise your heels approximately [5cm] - [10cm] higher than the step.
  3. Inhale. Lower your heels to return to the starting position. Repeat for the specified number of repetitions.

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* Disclaimer: This blog post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. Sweat assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article.

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