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Exercise Guide

Dumbbell Single Leg Calf Raise

beginnerRecommendedIsolation
Exercise Visual

Dumbbell Single Leg Calf Raise

Calves•Dumbbell

beginner

Category

lower legs

Body Part

lower legs

Equipment

dumbbell

Target

calves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stand on the edge of a step or platform with your heels hanging off and your toes on the step.

  2. 2

    Hold a dumbbell in one hand and place your other hand on a wall or railing for support.

  3. 3

    Raise your heel as high as possible, lifting your body up onto your toes.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down below the step.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other leg.

Muscles

AnklesCalves

Movement Data

Role

Calf

Pattern

squat

Priority

7/10

Variation Rank

4

Workout Split

legs

Classification

Isolation

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