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Calf raise alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the calf raise, best matches first.

  1. Single-leg dumbbell calf raiseTrains the calves, same movement, needs dumbbells and plyo box or step.
  2. Standing calf raiseTrains the calves, same movement, needs calf raise machine.

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