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dumbbell single leg calf raise

dumbbell single leg calf raise

Body Part
Lower Legs
Equipment
Dumbbell
Target Muscle
Calves
Secondary Muscles
ankles

How to do it

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

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