Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the calves, using dumbbells.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise
- Place a block on the floor about 12 inches from a flat bench.
- Sit on a flat bench and place a dumbbell on your upper left thigh about 3 inches above your knee.
- Now place the ball of your left foot on the block. This will be your starting position.
- Raise your toes up as high as possible as you exhale and you contract your calf muscle. Hold the contraction for a second.
- Slowly return to the starting position, stretching as far down as possible.
- Repeat for your prescribed number of repetitions and then repeat with the right leg.
Muscles Worked
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Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine
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Calf Press
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Calf Raise On A Dumbbell
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do dumbbell seated one-leg calf raise work?
Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise primarily works the calves.
What equipment do I need for dumbbell seated one-leg calf raise?
Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise uses dumbbells.
Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of dumbbell seated one-leg calf raise?
Barbell Seated Calf Raise, Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine, Rocking Standing Calf Raise train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my dumbbell seated one-leg calf raise reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; dumbbell seated one-leg calf raise can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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