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#0727 · Lower Legs · Calves

Single Leg Calf Raise (on A Dumbbell)

Target
Calves
Body part
Lower Legs
Equipment
Dumbbell
MET
5.0
Secondary muscles
Ankles, Feet

Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold a dumbbell in one hand.
  2. Lift one foot off the ground and balance on the other foot.
  3. Slowly raise your heel as high as possible, using your calf muscles.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other leg.
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