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Beginner
Calves

Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise - Hammer Grip

This exercise works your lower legs, mostly the calves. It also works your hamstrings and glutes a little bit. You sit down and use a dumbbell for weight. You lift your heel up and down to make your calf muscles stronger.

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Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise - Hammer Grip demonstration

How to Perform

  1. 1Sit on a bench or chair. Keep your feet flat on the floor and rest a dumbbell on your legs.
  2. 2Put one foot on a step or block. Make sure your heel hangs off the edge.
  3. 3Hold the dumbbell handle tight. Keep your palm facing inward.
  4. 4Tighten your tummy muscles and keep your back straight. Push down with the front of your foot to lift your heel high.
  5. 5Stop for a second at the top. Then, slowly lower your heel back down.
  6. 6Do this for the right number of times. Then switch to the other leg.

Exercise Info

Primary Muscles
Calves
Secondary Muscles
Hamstrings
Glutes
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Beginner

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