Single-leg dumbbell calf raise
A isolation exercise for the calves. Equipment: dumbbells and plyo box or step.
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How to do it
- Setup: Stand on one foot on a step, dumbbell in the same hand.
- Heel drops below the step
- Rise high
- Slow tempo
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