Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise
How to do the Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
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How to do the Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise
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Place a block on the floor about 12 inches from a flat bench.
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Sit on a flat bench and place a dumbbell on your upper left thigh about 3 inches above your knee.
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Now place the ball of your left foot on the block. This will be your starting position.
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Raise your toes up as high as possible as you exhale and you contract your calf muscle. Hold the contraction for a second.
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Slowly return to the starting position, stretching as far down as possible.
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Repeat for your prescribed number of repetitions and then repeat with the right leg.
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Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise: common questions
What muscles does the Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise work?
The Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise primarily works the Calves.
Is the Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise?
To do the Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise you'll need a dumbbell.
Is the Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise a compound or isolation exercise?
The Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise is an isolation exercise, it targets the calves through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise with correct form?
Place a block on the floor about 12 inches from a flat bench. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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