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Movement · Lower Legs

Dumbbell Single Leg Calf Raise

Stand on the edge of a step or platform with your heels hanging off and your toes on the step. Hold a dumbbell in one hand and place your other hand on a wall or railing for support. Raise your heel as high as possible, lifting your body up onto your toes. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down below the step. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other leg.

TargetCalves
Equipmentdumbbell
Body partLower Legs

Technique

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Stand on the edge of a step or platform with your heels hanging off and your toes on the step.

  2. 2

    Hold a dumbbell in one hand and place your other hand on a wall or railing for support.

  3. 3

    Raise your heel as high as possible, lifting your body up onto your toes.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down below the step.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other leg.

Muscles worked

Target and supporting

Target

Calves

Secondary

Ankles

Training plans

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