Dumbbell calf raise to shrug

Calves

🔧 Dumbbell ↕ Push, Pull 🏋️ kg × reps Difficulty: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

How to perform

Hold a dumbbell in each hand, standing with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width. Begin by engaging your core and raising onto your toes, then simultaneously lift your shoulders toward your ears. Briefly pause at the top before returning to the initial position.

Muscles Worked

GastrocnemiusSoleus

Secondary: Traps

Tips

Coordinate the calf raise and shoulder elevation into a single movement. Focus on maintaining a stable core throughout the exercise. Prioritize balance to avoid swaying. Control the descent back to the starting point.

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