#1381 · Lower Legs · Calves
Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise - Palm Up
- Target
- Calves
- Body part
- Lower Legs
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- MET
- 5.0
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Glutes
Instructions
- 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.
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