Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise

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Instructions

• Stand upright with a dumbbell in each hand, arms at your sides.
• Position the balls of your feet on the edge of a small step or platform with your heels hanging off.
• Slowly raise your heels as high as possible, squeezing your calves at the top of the movement.
• Hold the position for a moment, then slowly lower your heels back to the starting position.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Not using a full range of motion, leading to ineffective muscle engagement.
• Allowing the heels to drop too quickly, reducing the effectiveness of the exercise and risking injury.
• Neglecting to keep the knees slightly bent, which may stress the joints.
• Failing to balance weight evenly across both legs, causing uneven muscle development.

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