dumbbell seated one leg calf raise
dumbbell seated one leg 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, glutes
How to perform
- Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the ground and a dumbbell resting on your right thigh.
- Extend your left leg straight out in front of you, keeping your foot flexed.
- Place the ball of your right foot on an elevated surface, such as a step or weight plate.
- Using your calf muscles, raise your right heel as high as possible.
- 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 legs.