How to do the dumbbell standing calf raise

Step by step

1. Hold a dumbbell in one hand.
2. Place the balls of your feet on an elevated platform.
3. Use your free hand to grab onto something for balance.
4. Extend your knees, squeeze your glutes, engage your abs, and retract your shoulders.
5. Take a breath and flex your ankles, bringing your heels to the floor.
6. Go down as much as possible, feeling your calves stretch.
7. Hold for a moment and extend your ankles to raise yourself, squeezing your calves at the top as you exhale.

Muscles worked

Sets and reps

Pick the row that matches your goal. Add weight or reps once every set feels controlled, and log each set so you can see the trend.

Programs that use the dumbbell standing calf raise

• Dumbbell Only Full Body4 × 15

Track your progress

Repto shows what you lifted on your last session for every set, suggests your next weight, and starts the rest timer when you tick the set. Your estimated 1-rep max and volume for each exercise are charted over time.