Beginner

SINGLE LEG CALF RAISE (ON A DUMBBELL)

Lower legs
Body Part
Calves
Target Muscle
Dumbbell
Equipment
Beginner
Difficulty
Calves
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Est. Calories/min
5.00
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Step:1 Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold a dumbbell in one hand.
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Step:2 Lift one foot off the ground and balance on the other foot.
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Step:3 Slowly raise your heel as high as possible, using your calf muscles.
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Step:4 Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down.
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Step:5 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other leg.
  • Warm up properly before starting
  • Maintain proper form throughout
  • Control the negative (eccentric) phase
  • Breathe out during the effort phase
  • Rest 60–90 seconds between sets
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