Calf Raise On A Dumbbell
How to do the Calf Raise On A Dumbbell with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Calves
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Dumbbell
How to do the Calf Raise On A Dumbbell
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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.
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Now roll your foot slightly forward so that you can get a nice stretch of the calf. This will be your starting position.
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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.
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Now inhale as you roll the dumbbell slightly forward as you come down to get a better stretch.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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