Muscles worked
calves, hamstrings, glutes
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dumbbell seated one leg calf raise
- Body part
- lower legs
- Equipment
- dumbbell
- Target muscle
- calves
- Muscle group
- hamstrings
Secondary muscles
How to perform it
- 1
Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the ground and a dumbbell resting on your right thigh.
- 2
Extend your left leg straight out in front of you, keeping your foot flexed.
- 3
Place the ball of your right foot on an elevated surface, such as a step or weight plate.
- 4
Using your calf muscles, raise your right heel as high as possible.
- 5
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.
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