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Dumbbell calf raises

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Dumbbell calf raises: start of the movement
1 · start
Dumbbell calf raises: end of the movement
2 · end
Muscles worked
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Primary: calves

Correct technique

  1. 1Balls of your feet on a step, lower your heels as far as possible, hold for 1 second at the top.
Breathing: Exhale on the effort (lifting, pressing, pulling), inhale as you release.

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