dumbbell seated calf raise
dumbbell seated calf raise exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: calves. Equipment: dumbbell.
- Target muscle
- calves
- Muscle group
- hamstrings
- Body part
- lower legs
- Equipment
- dumbbell
Secondary muscles
hamstrings
How to perform
- Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the ground and a dumbbell resting on your thighs.
- Place the balls of your feet on a raised surface such as a step or block, with your heels hanging off the edge.
- Hold onto the dumbbell for stability.
- Raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.