What muscles does Dumbbell Reverse Calf Raise work?

Primary: Tibialis Anterior. Stabilizers: Levator Scapulae, Trapezius (Middle), Trapezius (Upper).

What equipment do I need for Dumbbell Reverse Calf Raise?

Dumbbell Reverse Calf Raise requires dumbbell equipment.

How do I perform Dumbbell Reverse Calf Raise?

Preparation: Grasp dumbbell in one hand to side. Position heels on forward edge of platform. Grasp support with other hand for balance. Execution: Pull forefoot of both feet up toward body as far as possible. Return by extending feet until toes are pointed downward. Repeat. Comments: Keep knees and hips straight throughout exercise. The exercise can be made more difficult by using onlyone legor positioning heels closer to edge of platform. If you need to assist with hands used for support, use lighter load (orno weight), or position heels more on platform. SeeDorsal Flexor Calf Exercise Analyses.

Dumbbell Reverse Calf Raise

The Dumbbell Reverse Calf Raise primarily works the Tibialis Anterior and stabilizer support from the Levator Scapulae, Trapezius (Middle), Trapezius (Upper). It is a dumbbell isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.

A dumbbell isolation pull exercise targeting the Tibialis Anterior.

Equipment	Dumbbell
Difficulty	Intermediate
Type	Isolation
Movement	Isolation
Force	Pull
Laterality	Bilateral
Primary	Tibialis Anterior

Muscles Worked

Front

Back

Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Primary Muscle Tibialis Anterior (calves)

Stabilizer Muscles

Stabilizer Muscle Levator Scapulae (neck)
Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Middle) (back)
Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Upper) (back)

Instructions

Preparation: Grasp dumbbell in one hand to side. Position heels on forward edge of platform. Grasp support with other hand for balance. Execution: Pull forefoot of both feet up toward body as far as possible. Return by extending feet until toes are pointed downward. Repeat. Comments: Keep knees and hips straight throughout exercise. The exercise can be made more difficult by using onlyone legor positioning heels closer to edge of platform. If you need to assist with hands used for support, use lighter load (orno weight), or position heels more on platform. SeeDorsal Flexor Calf Exercise Analyses.

Dumbbell Reverse Calf Raise

Muscles Worked

Primary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

Alternative Exercises

Cable Reverse Calf Raise

Cable Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise

Dumbbell Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise

Lever 45° Reverse Calf Press (plate loaded)

Lever 45° Reverse Calf Raise (plate loaded)

Lever Reverse Calf Extension

Lever Reverse Calf Extension (plate loaded)

Lever Reverse Calf Raise

Lever Reverse Calf Raise (plate loaded)

Reverse Calf Raise