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Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise - Palm Up

Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise - Palm Up: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: dumbbell.

Technique demo: Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise - Palm Up
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentdumbbell
  • Body partlower legs
Primary muscles
calves, hamstrings
Secondary muscles
glutes
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How to do it

  1. Sit on a bench or chair with your back straight and your feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in one hand and place it on top of your thigh, palm facing up.
  3. Lift one leg off the ground and extend it in front of you, keeping your knee slightly bent.
  4. Raise your heel as high as possible by pushing through the ball of your foot.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.

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