#1379 · Lower Legs · Calves
Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise
- Target
- Calves
- Body part
- Lower Legs
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- MET
- 5.0
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings
Instructions
- Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the ground and a dumbbell resting on your thighs.
- Place the balls of your feet on a raised surface such as a step or block, with your heels hanging off the edge.
- Hold onto the dumbbell for stability.
- Raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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