About this exercise
The standing dumbbell calf raise builds size and strength in the calves by driving up onto the balls of your feet against added resistance.
Dumbbell standing calf raise
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Dumbbell standing calf raise.
EasyCalves
How to Perform
- Stand upright holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides, feet hip-width apart
- For a greater range of motion, place the balls of your feet on a raised surface with your heels hanging off
- Push through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible
- Squeeze your calves at the top of the movement
- Slowly lower your heels back down until you feel a stretch
- Repeat with control
Muscle Activation
Primary
Calves
Common Mistakes
Common mistakes content is coming soon.
About the Dumbbell standing calf raise
The Dumbbell standing calf raise is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
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