Dumbbell Calves Exercises
9 dumbbell exercises for the calves, hitting calves. Each one links to a full form guide with an animated demonstration.
All dumbbell calves exercises
Dumbbell Seated Calf RaisecalvesDumbbell Seated One Leg Calf RaisecalvesDumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise - Hammer GripcalvesDumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise - Palm UpcalvesDumbbell Single Leg Calf RaisecalvesDumbbell Standing Calf RaisecalvesExercise Ball On The Wall Calf RaisecalvesExercise Ball On The Wall Calf Raise (Tennis Ball Between Knees)calvesSingle Leg Calf Raise (On A Dumbbell)calves
Common questions
What are the best dumbbell exercises for calves?
The strongest picks here are the Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise (calves), Exercise Ball On The Wall Calf Raise (calves) and Single Leg Calf Raise (On A Dumbbell) (calves) — each has a full step-by-step guide with an animated demonstration.
Can I train calves with only dumbbell equipment?
These 9 movements are a solid foundation covering calves. For complete calves coverage, pair them with exercises from other equipment — see the muscle hub for the full list.
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