Exercise Guide

Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise

beginnerRecommendedIsolationCore Variation
Exercise Visual

Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise

Calves Dumbbell

beginner

Category

lower legs

Body Part

lower legs

Equipment

dumbbell

Target

calves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the ground and a dumbbell resting on your thighs.

  2. 2

    Place the balls of your feet on a raised surface such as a step or block, with your heels hanging off the edge.

  3. 3

    Hold onto the dumbbell for stability.

  4. 4

    Raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

HamstringsCalves

Movement Data

Role

Calf

Pattern

squat

Priority

7/10

Variation Rank

2

Workout Split

legs

Classification

Isolation

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