Standing Calf Raise
Standing Calf Raise helps you build larger calve muscles. It also improves ankle strength and stability, helps with injury prevention, improves athletic performance,
BEGINNER
Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise
Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise targets the lower leg and increase strength in the calves and the muscles around the ankle.
Instructions
- With dumbbells in each hand, place the balls of each foot on the weight plate. Keep your torso straight and plant your heels firmly on the floor.
- Press the balls of your feet against the weight plate and come up as high as you can on your toes. Pause and then lower yourself back to the starting position.
Tips
- Squeeze your calves at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position to feel the full stretch in your calves.
- Don't bend your knees to create momentum as you stand up on your toes.
Alternative Exercises
Seated Calf Raise
Seated Calf Raise works the soleus muscle – muscles that sit underneath the gastrocnemius muscle. However, this is a good option for people who find it challenging to stay balanced when standing.
Donkey Calf Raise
Donkey Calf Raise targets the main muscles on the backs of your lower legs—specifically the gastrocnemius muscle and the soleus muscle near your Achilles tendon.
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