Tutorial: Dumbbell calf raise

Dumbbell calf raise

Target: Calves

Form tips:

• Shoulders back and down, chest up and body in a straight line.
• Activate core and glutes.
• Lock your legs – your ankles should be the only joint moving.
• Keep movement slow and controlled, aiming for maximum raise and contraction at the top of the raise.

Modification – Dumbbell front squat:

• You can use a machine calf raise to achieve a greater range of motion, or switch to front squats to build up calf strength.