Standing Dumbbell Calf Raises

Instructions

1. 1.Place a large plate flat down on the floor in front of you. Hold two dumbbells in each hand by your sides and place the balls of your feet on the edge of the plate. This is your starting position.
2. 2.Press your body up by flexing your calf muscles and pressing through the balls of your feet. Be sure to keep your knees stationary during this movement.
3. 3.At the top of the movement, hold the contraction for a second before slowly returning to just below the starting position, using the height of the plate to extend your range of motion.
4. 4.Repeat for as many repetitions as required.

Tips

• Good balance is key in this exercise to make sure you don't rush the movement. Make sure you have good foot placement.
• Variation: you can also do this exercise with one leg at a time.
• Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner. Technique first, weight second!.

Breathing Instructions

Breathe as you would normally.

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