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Dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - palm up

Dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - palm up

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Calves

Secondary Muscles

hamstrings, glutes

Equipment

Dumbbell

Body Part

Lower legs

The dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - palm up is an isolation exercise targeting the calf muscles, performed while seated with a dumbbell placed on the thigh. It helps build strength and muscle endurance in the calves, with some secondary activation of the hamstrings and glutes.

The dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - palm up is an isolation exercise targeting the calf muscles, performed while seated with a dumbbell placed on the thigh. It helps build strength and muscle endurance in the calves, with some secondary activation of the hamstrings and glutes.

The dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - palm up is an isolation exercise targeting the calf muscles, performed while seated with a dumbbell placed on the thigh. It helps build strength and muscle endurance in the calves, with some secondary activation of the hamstrings and glutes.

How to Do the Dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - palm up

How to Do the Dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - palm up

How to Do the Dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - palm up

Sit on a bench or chair with your back straight and your feet flat on the ground. Hold a dumbbell in one hand and place it on top of your thigh, palm facing up. Lift one leg off the ground and extend it in front of you, keeping your knee slightly bent. Raise your heel as high as possible by pushing through the ball of your foot. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Ankle circles

Ankle dorsal flexion

Assisted lying calves stretch

Band single leg calf raise

Band single leg reverse calf raise

Band two legs calf raise - (band under both legs) v. 2

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