How to Do Dumbbell Calf Raise

Form Cues

1. 1

   Use full range of motion — full stretch at the bottom, full contraction at the top

2. 2

   Hold the top for a count

3. 3

   Stand on a raised surface (a plate or step) if available to increase the stretch at the bottom

4. 4

   Control the descent — don't just drop back down after the calf raise

Common Mistakes

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  Partial range of motion — calves respond to full stretch and full contraction, short range limits growth

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  Bouncing at the bottom to rebound into the next rep — pause briefly instead to keep tension on the muscle

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  Letting the ankles roll in or out — keep the raise tracking straight up and down