Exercise Guide

Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise

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Dumbbell Seated One Leg 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 right thigh.

  2. 2

    Extend your left leg straight out in front of you, keeping your foot flexed.

  3. 3

    Place the ball of your right foot on an elevated surface, such as a step or weight plate.

  4. 4

    Using your calf muscles, raise your right heel as high as possible.

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

Muscles

HamstringsCalvesGlutes

Movement Data

Role

Calf

Pattern

squat

Priority

7/10

Variation Rank

4

Workout Split

legs

Classification

Isolation

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