Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise
The Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise is a beginner dumbbell exercise that works the Calves. Follow the steps below.
Target musclesCalves
EquipmentDumbbell
LevelBeginner
How to do the 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.
Recommended sets & reps
| Set | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | 12 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 2 | 10 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 3 | 8 reps | 30s rest |
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