Dumbbell seated one leg calf raise
The dumbbell seated one leg calf raise is an exercise targeting the calf muscles. It involves sitting on a bench with one foot on the ground and the other leg extended. Holding a dumbbell on the working knee, you raise your heel as high as possible, then lower it back down.
At a glance
- Area
- Lower legs
- Main muscle
- Calves
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Ensure full range of motion by lowering the heel below the level of the step.
- Keep the movement slow and controlled.
- Avoid bouncing at the bottom of the movement.
What to watch out for
- Ankle injuries
- Achilles tendonitis
- Severe calf strain
Also known as
Sollevamento del polpaccio da seduto con manubrio a una gamba, seated calf raise, one leg calf raise, calf exercise, lower leg exercise