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Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise

StrengthBeginner Calves Dumbbell
Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise, step 1
1. Sit on a bench with the ball of one foot on a plate, holding a dumbbell on that knee.
Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise, step 2
2. Push your heel up as far as you can, lower slowly. Switch legs.

How to do it

  1. Place a block on the floor about 12 inches from a flat bench.
  2. Sit on a flat bench and place a dumbbell on your upper left thigh about 3 inches above your knee.
  3. Now place the ball of your left foot on the block. This will be your starting position.
  4. Raise your toes up as high as possible as you exhale and you contract your calf muscle. Hold the contraction for a second.
  5. Slowly return to the starting position, stretching as far down as possible.
  6. Repeat for your prescribed number of repetitions and then repeat with the right leg.

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