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Calves

Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise

Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise (Start)Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise (End)
LevelIntermediateEquipmentDumbbellMechanicIsolationForcePush

A calf raise holding dumbbells at your sides, loading the calves.

Strength
Primary musclesCalves

Energy burned

≈ 20 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.5 kcal/min

Estimate range 15–25 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked7 %
Effort during a set5.5 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

  1. 1Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
  2. 2Stand on a step or block with the balls of your feet and your heels free.

How to perform

  1. 1Rise onto your toes as high as you can.
  2. 2Pause and squeeze at the top.
  3. 3Lower your heels slowly below the step.
  4. 4Repeat for the planned repetitions.

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