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Dumbbell Standing Single Leg Calf Raise
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Dumbbell Standing Single Leg Calf Raise is a free weights exercise targeting Calves (Gastrocnemius, Soleus) using Dumbbells.
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How to perform it
- Stand with your left foot on the floor, keeping your right foot a few inches off the floor, holding a dumbbell in both hands with your arms hanging by your sides.
- Press through your left heel to raise your heel off the floor as high as possible by extending your ankle.
- Hold the position briefly at the top, squeezing your calf muscle.
- Lower your heel back down to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the right leg.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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