Legs
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise
Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise is a beginner-friendly leg exercise performed with dumbbells.
Dumbbell
The equipment listed for this variation.
Beginner
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Legs
No secondary muscle group is listed for this variation.
Strength
Movement pattern: raise. This is an isolation exercise.
Beginner
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
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.
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FAQ
Common questions about Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise.
What muscles does Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise work?
Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise primarily trains the legs.
Is Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise beginner-friendly?
Yes. It is listed as beginner-friendly.
What equipment do I need for Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise?
This variation uses dumbbells.
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