Equipmentdumbbell
Difficultyintermediate
calveslower legs
Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise - Palm Up
The dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - palm up is an isolation exercise targeting the calf muscles, performed while seated with a dumbbell placed on the thigh. It helps build strength and muscle endurance in the calves, with some secondary activation of the hamstrings and glutes.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Sit on a bench or chair with your back straight and your feet flat on the ground.
- 2.Hold a dumbbell in one hand and place it on top of your thigh, palm facing up.
- 3.Lift one leg off the ground and extend it in front of you, keeping your knee slightly bent.
- 4.Raise your heel as high as possible by pushing through the ball of your foot.
- 5.Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down.
- 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.
Secondary Muscles
hamstringsglutes
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