Dumbbell Calf Raise

Dumbbell Calf Raise shows average weight and strength standards as a reference for legs. Primary muscles: Calves.

Dumbbell Calf Raise

Average weight: Intermediate

Reference for an intermediate lifter.

Men 85 lb
Women 48 lb

Dumbbell Calf Raise: Average weight [1RM]

Level Men Women
Beginner 17 lb 16 lb
Novice 44 lb 30 lb
Intermediate 85 lb 48 lb
Advanced 139 lb 71 lb
Elite 202 lb 98 lb

Note: These standards are 1RM estimates based on average lifters. Bodyweight, age, and other personal factors can affect the values. See the detailed tables below.

Dumbbell Calf Raise: Strength standards (lb)

Men by bodyweight (lb) [1RM]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
11072658102155
12093063109165
130123469116173
140143774123181
150164179129189
160184484136197
170204888141204
180235193147211
190255497153217
2002758102158224
2102961106163230
2203164110168236
2303367114173241
2403670117178247
2503872121182252
2604075125187257
2704278128191262
2804481132195267
2904683135199272
3004786138203277
3104988142207281

Men by age [1RM]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15153772118172
20174382135197
25174485139202
30174485139202
35174485139202
40174485139202
45164280131192
50153975123180
55143670114167
60133364104152
6512305794138
7011275284123
759244676110
80821416899
85819376188
90717335580

Women by bodyweight (lb) [1RM]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
90920355375
1001122375780
1101324406184
1201426436488
1301528456791
1401730487095
1501832507398
16020345275101
17021355478104
18022375680106
19023385882109
20024406084112
21026416287114
22027436489116
23028446591119
24029456793121
25030476994123
26031487096125

Women by age [1RM]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
151425416183
201629477095
251630487198
301630487198
351630487198
401630487198
451628466893
501527436487
551325405980
601222365473
651120334966
701018304459
75916263953
80815243548
85713213143
90612192838

Note: Dumbbell weights in the table are for one dumbbell.

Muscles worked

Group Muscles
Primary muscles Calves
Secondary muscles None
Stabilizers None
Grip None

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How to read the table

Level Description Distribution
Beginner Has learned proper form and trained consistently for at least 1 month. Bottom 5%
Novice Has trained consistently for at least 6 months. Top 80%
Intermediate Has trained consistently for at least 2 years. Top 50%
Advanced Has trained consistently for more than 5 years. Top 20%
Elite Has specialized in this exercise for more than 5 years. Top 5%

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