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Dumbbell Standing Single Leg Calf Raise Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

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Walking on Incline Treadmill demonstration

Walking on Incline Treadmill
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Double Jump Rope demonstration

Double Jump Rope
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Toe Walk demonstration

Toe Walk
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Dumbbell Calf Raise demonstration

Dumbbell Calf Raise
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Calf Raise from Deficit with Chair Supported demonstration

Calf Raise from Deficit with Chair Supported
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Barbell Standing Calf Raise demonstration

Barbell Standing Calf Raise
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Walking on Treadmill demonstration

Walking on Treadmill
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Long Distance Running demonstration

Long Distance Running
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Tip Toe Walking demonstration

Tip Toe Walking
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Assault Run demonstration

Assault Run
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Jump on Fit Box demonstration

Jump on Fit Box
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Walking demonstration

Walking

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Dumbbell Standing Single Leg Calf Raise trains

Primary Gastrocnemius Soleus

Secondary Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings Quadriceps

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