Calf Raise On A Dumbbell

How to do the Calf Raise On A Dumbbell

1. Hang on to a sturdy object for balance and stand on a dumbbell handle, preferably one with round plates so that it rolls as in this manner you have to work harder to stabilize yourself; thus increasing the effectiveness of the exercise.
2. Now roll your foot slightly forward so that you can get a nice stretch of the calf. This will be your starting position.
3. Lift the calf as you roll your foot over the top of the handle so that you get a full extension. Exhale during the execution of this movement. Contract the calf hard at the top and hold for a second. Tip: As you come up, roll the dumbbell slightly backward.
4. Now inhale as you roll the dumbbell slightly forward as you come down to get a better stretch.
5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Role	Muscles
Primary	calves
Equipment	dumbbell
Difficulty	intermediate
Type	isolation

No dumbbell? Train the same muscles with these

Ordered by how likely you are to own the 6 options.

Calf Raises - With Bands Resistance Bands Barbell Seated Calf Raise Barbell Rocking Standing Calf Raise Barbell Standing Barbell Calf Raise Barbell Calf Press Machine Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine Machine

Easier than the Calf Raise On A Dumbbell

Same movement pattern, lower entry difficulty — work up from here.

Barbell Seated Calf Raise beginner · Barbell Calf Press beginner · Machine Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine beginner · Machine

Superset the Calf Raise On A Dumbbell with

Opposing quads work — alternate sets without extra rest.

Dumbbell Rear Lunge quads Dumbbell Squat To A Bench quads Dumbbell Step Ups quads Dumbbell Lunges quads

Common questions

What muscles does the Calf Raise On A Dumbbell work?

The Calf Raise On A Dumbbell primarily works the calves. Barbell Seated Calf Raise, Calf Press, and Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine train the same muscle, across 7 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Calf Raise On A Dumbbell?

Dumbbells. Without dumbbells, Calf Raises - With Bands, Barbell Seated Calf Raise, and Rocking Standing Calf Raise train the same muscle, and 7 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.

Is the Calf Raise On A Dumbbell suitable for beginners?

It is rated intermediate. Start with Barbell Seated Calf Raise, Calf Press, and Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine and work up.

Where should the Calf Raise On A Dumbbell go in a workout?

Late — the Calf Raise On A Dumbbell is isolation work, so it follows your compounds. Supersetting it with Dumbbell Rear Lunge and Dumbbell Squat To A Bench cuts session time without extra rest.

Similar exercises

Barbell Seated Calf Raise Barbell Calf Press Machine Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine Machine Calf Raises - With Bands Resistance Bands Donkey Calf Raises Other Equipment Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise Dumbbell