Calves exercise

Dumbbell Walking Calf Raise

How to do the Dumbbell Walking Calf Raise with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

While standing, hold a pair of dumbbells in your hands with a palms facing in grip. Step forward with one foot while pressing off the balls of your back foot. Land with the opposite foot on the ball of your foot and do a calf raise as high as you can to contract the calf.…
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Illustration showing the Dumbbell Walking Calf Raise
Targets

Muscles worked

Calves muscle Calves Primary
Gear

Equipment

Dumbbells Dumbbells
Technique

How to do the Dumbbell Walking Calf Raise

  1. 1 While standing, hold a pair of dumbbells in your hands with a palms facing in grip.
  2. 2 Step forward with one foot while pressing off the balls of your back foot.
  3. 3 Land with the opposite foot on the ball of your foot and do a calf raise as high as you can to contract the calf.
  4. 4 Throughout the exercise, ensure you stay up on the balls of your feet to keep the tension on the calves.
  5. 5 Repeat with the opposite leg as you continue to walk forward.