Elevated calf raises are more effective at working your calf muscles than standard raises as they allow you to exercise a greater range of motion. They’re one of the best calf exercises for stretching your muscles and flexing the ankle joint.
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“If you’re a beginner, you can start by doing this exercise with a low weight for 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps,” Araujo says. If you’re not sure of which dumbbell weight to use, start low — 15 to 20 pounds should do the trick.
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