Dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - hammer grip

How to do it

1. 1Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the floor and a dumbbell resting on your thighs.
2. 2Place one foot on an elevated surface such as a step or block, letting the heel hang off the edge.
3. 3Grip the dumbbell with a neutral (hammer) grip, palms facing each other.
4. 4With your core engaged and back straight, slowly raise the heel as high as possible by pushing through the ball of the foot.
5. 5Pause briefly at the top, then lower the heel under control back to the start.
6. 6Repeat for the desired reps, then switch to the other leg.

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This page is for information and doesn’t replace a professional. If you have an injury or a medical condition, ask first. Data from the open catalogue hasaneyldrm/exercises-dataset, MIT licence.