Progression ladder for the Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise

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Easier and harder steps around the Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise

These are the substitutes for the Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps

Nothing in the substitutes for the Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise scores easier than it.

Where you are now

Dumbbell Standing Calf RaisePlay demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise

  • Beginner
  • Dumbbell
  • Calves

Harder steps (6)

  1. Calf Raise On A Dumbbell

    Calf Raise On A Dumbbell

    • Beginner
    • Dumbbell
    • Calves
  2. Barbell Floor Calf RaisePlay demonstration

    Barbell Floor Calf Raise

    • Beginner
    • Barbell
    • Calves
  3. Smith Machine Calf Raise

    Smith Machine Calf Raise

    • Beginner
    • Machine
    • Calves
  4. Smith Machine Reverse Calf Raises

    Smith Machine Reverse Calf Raises

    • Beginner
    • Smith-machine
    • Calves
  5. Barbell Seated Calf RaisePlay demonstration

    Barbell Seated Calf Raise

    • Beginner
    • Barbell
    • Calves
  6. Lever Rotary CalfPlay demonstration

    Lever Rotary Calf

    • Beginner
    • Lever
    • Calves

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