Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise

Technique

How to perform Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise

1. Place an aerobic step, calf raise block or stable weight plate in front of a bench.
2. Sit on the bench with the ball of one foot on the riser and the knee bent.
3. Rest a dumbbell across the lower thigh, above rather than on the knee, and hold it in place with your hands.
4. Keep the forefoot planted and lift your heel by pressing through the ball of the foot.
5. Lower the heel under control through your available ankle range without moving the thigh or bouncing.
6. Complete the repetitions, then move the dumbbell and repeat with the other leg.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Soleus.