Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise Hammer Grip
Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise Hammer Grip Instructions
- Sit on a bench with one foot flat on the floor.
- Set the ball of that foot on a sturdy block or plate.
- Place a dumbbell on the working thigh held with a hammer grip.
- Allow the heel to drop down for a deep calf stretch.
- Brace the core and keep the torso upright.
- Press up onto the toes by raising the heel as high as possible.
- Squeeze the calf hard at the top.
- Lower with control and repeat for all reps then switch.
Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise Hammer Grip Form & Visual
Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise Hammer Grip Benefits
- Isolates the soleus one side at a time.
- Bent knee position targets the deeper calf muscle.
- Hammer grip is wrist friendly.
- Builds calf size and ankle strength.
- Useful for fixing calf imbalances.
Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise Hammer Grip Muscles Worked
- Soleus
- Gastrocnemius
- Calves
Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise Hammer Grip Variations & Alternatives
- Seated Calf Raise
- Standing Calf Raise
- Donkey Calf Raise
- Smith Machine Calf Raise
