Exercise Guide

Single Leg Calf Raise (On A Dumbbell)

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Single Leg Calf Raise (On A Dumbbell)

Calves Dumbbell

beginner

Category

lower legs

Body Part

lower legs

Equipment

dumbbell

Target

calves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold a dumbbell in one hand.

  2. 2

    Lift one foot off the ground and balance on the other foot.

  3. 3

    Slowly raise your heel as high as possible, using your calf muscles.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

Muscles

AnklesCalvesFeet

Movement Data

Role

Calf

Pattern

squat

Priority

7/10

Variation Rank

4

Workout Split

legs

Classification

Isolation

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