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Dumbbell Calf Raise

Free Weights / Intermediate

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Equipment Needed

  • Dumbbells

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  • 34 lb
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  • 95 lb
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Average Sitewide Dumbbell Calf Raise Weight

  • 25 lb
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  • 25 lb
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Average Male Dumbbell Calf Raise Weight

  • 42 lb
    average weight
  • 95 lb
    best weight
  • 5
    times logged
  • #262
    popularity rank

Average Female Dumbbell Calf Raise Weight

How to do Dumbbell Calf Raise :

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dumbbell calf raise is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the calves ...more

dumbbell calf raise is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the calves.

The only dumbbell calf raise equipment that you really need is the following: dumbbells. There are however many different dumbbell calf raise variations that you can try out that may require different types of dumbbell calf raise equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper dumbbell calf raise form is easy with the step by step dumbbell calf raise instructions, dumbbell calf raise tips, and the instructional dumbbell calf raise technique video on this page. dumbbell calf raise is a exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the dumbbell calf raise video, learn how to do the dumbbell calf raise , and then be sure and browse through the dumbbell calf raise workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Use wrist wraps to secure the dumbbells.
  2. Use a wooden board or stepper for an elevated platform, aiming for an elevation of approximately 2 inches.

Variations

  1. Point your toes outward to target the inner areas of your calves.
  2. Point your toes inward to target the outer areas of your calves.
  3. Do standing calf raises with a barbell instead of dumbbells.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation

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Equipment Needed

  • Dumbbells

Tips

  1. Use wrist wraps to secure the dumbbells.
  2. Use a wooden board or stepper for an elevated platform, aiming for an elevation of approximately 2 inches.

Variations

  1. Point your toes outward to target the inner areas of your calves.
  2. Point your toes inward to target the outer areas of your calves.
  3. Do standing calf raises with a barbell instead of dumbbells.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation