Dumbbell Calf Raise

Starting position

• Dumbbells at your sides, balls of the feet on a step or raised surface.
• Upright, knees almost straight.

Execution

• Raise the heels as high as possible, hold briefly at the top.
• Lower slowly below the level of the step.
• For balance, support yourself with one hand and use just one dumbbell.

Common mistakes

• Bouncing.
• Too fast.
• Bending and straightening the knees.