Single-leg Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise
- Primary muscles
- Calves
- Secondary muscles
- None
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Stand upright, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip. Lift one foot slightly off the floor, balancing on the other leg.
- 2 Keeping your leg straight, slowly raise the heel of your standing foot as high as possible, contracting your calf muscle.
- 3 Lower your heel back down in a controlled motion until your foot is flat on the floor.
- 4 Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch legs and repeat the movement.
