Dumbbell Single Leg Calf Raise
Dumbbell Single Leg Calf Raise Instructions
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold a dumbbell in your right hand.
- Lift your left foot off the ground and balance on your right foot.
- Slowly raise your right heel as high as you can, keeping your toes on the ground.
- Hold for a second at the top of the movement.
- Lower your heel back down to the ground.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
- Switch the dumbbell to your left hand and repeat the exercise on your left foot.
Dumbbell Single Leg Calf Raise Form & Visual
Dumbbell Single Leg Calf Raise Benefits
- Strengthens the calf muscles
- Improves balance and stability
- Targets the soleus muscle, which is often neglected in traditional calf exercises
- Can be done with minimal equipment and in a small space
- Can be easily modified by adjusting the weight or adding a resistance band
Dumbbell Single Leg Calf Raise Muscles Worked
- Gastrocnemius
- Soleus
Dumbbell Single Leg Calf Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Double Leg Calf Raise
- Barbell Single Leg Calf Raise
- Barbell Double Leg Calf Raise
- Bodyweight Single Leg Calf Raise
- Bodyweight Double Leg Calf Raise
- Seated Calf Raise Machine
- Standing Calf Raise Machine
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