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Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise on Step
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise on Step is a free weights exercise targeting Calves (Gastrocnemius, Soleus) using Dumbbells.
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How to perform it
- Stand on a step platform with your heels hanging off the edge, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides. Position your feet hip-width apart.
- Slowly raise your heels as high as possible by pushing through your forefeet, lifting your body upward.
- Hold the top position for a brief moment, feeling the contraction in your calf muscles.
- Lower your heels below the edge of the step, feeling a stretch in your calves. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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