How to Do Calf Raises Using Dumbbells

How to Do Calf Raises Using Dumbbells

Most of the weightlifters often neglect calves and also legs in general. They seem to focus only on the visual type muscles. As a matter of fact, legs are very beneficial in supporting all of your body. Thereby, it is very important to workout to strengthen your calves for your body.

Calves belong to muscles that do not need some gym equipment. You can easily train the muscles in them by using a pair of dumbbells. In addition, you can also add slabs of the muscles to calves. If you want to perform standing dumbbell calves, you can follow these steps.

The first step is to find the place in your house which allows you to make a standing movement. The place you will need such as in the front of the weight stack. You have found the right place, you can start to perform your workout for about eight repetitions.

Stand and open your feet the same width as your shoulder and bend your knees slightly. Stand up straight with your abs and back as stretched as possible. Make your body as rigid and tight as possible since you will need an emphasis on your legs and mainly on your calves. It is able to result the best workout for your muscles.

Take the dumbbell at each of your sides and let your arms down in order that you let the dumbbells freely hanging at each of your sides. If you weight the dumbbells are too heavy, you can take the lighter ones. Stand with flat feet on the ground and get the dumbbells in your hands. This is a starting position to workout.

Then, you can stand up slowly on your tiptoes till you feel the contraction and tightness in the muscle of your calves. Hold this position for a second. Make a stretch if you feel any cramping or tightness. Back to your first standing position and repeat this action for about eight times. Something you have to keep in mind is that you should not bounce. It will take the effectiveness of your exercise.