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Animated demonstration of the dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - palm up exercise, targeting the Calves using Dumbbell.

dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - palm up

Body part
Lower legs
Equipment
Dumbbell
Target muscle
Calves
Secondary muscles
hamstringsglutes

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Sit on a bench or chair with your back straight and your feet flat on the ground.

  2. Step 2: Hold a dumbbell in one hand and place it on top of your thigh, palm facing up.

  3. Step 3: Lift one leg off the ground and extend it in front of you, keeping your knee slightly bent.

  4. Step 4: Raise your heel as high as possible by pushing through the ball of your foot.

  5. Step 5: Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down.

  6. Step 6: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.

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