dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - hammer grip
dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - hammer grip 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, glutes
How to perform
- Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the ground and a dumbbell resting on your thighs.
- Place one foot on a raised surface, such as a step or block, with your heel hanging off the edge.
- Hold the dumbbell with a hammer grip, meaning your palms are facing each other and your fingers are wrapped around the handle.
- Keeping your core engaged and your back straight, slowly raise your heel as high as possible by pushing through the ball of your foot.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other leg.