Dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - hammer grip
The dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - hammer grip 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 in a hammer grip, you raise your heel off the ground, engaging the calf muscle.
At a glance
- Area
- Lower legs
- Main muscle
- Calves
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your back straight and core engaged.
- Avoid bouncing at the top of the movement.
- Control the descent of your heel to maximize muscle engagement.
What to watch out for
- Ankle injuries
- Achilles tendonitis
- Severe calf strain
Also known as
Sollevamento del polpaccio con manubrio da seduto su una gamba - presa a martello, dumbbell seated one leg calf raise, hammer grip calf raise, seated calf raise, one leg calf raise, calf exercise