Weighted Single-leg Bent-knee Calf Raise
Muscle Groups: Calves
Weighted Single-leg Bent-knee Calf Raise focuses on Calves.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Single-leg Bent-knee Calf Raise with proper form and technique.
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Stand on one leg with a slight bend in your knee, holding a dumbbell in the hand opposite your working leg.
- 2
Use your free hand to hold onto a stable support for balance, and lift your non-working foot off the ground.
- 3
Slowly raise your heel as high as possible, contracting your calf muscle at the top of the movement.
- 4
Lower your heel back down in a controlled manner, allowing your calf to stretch fully.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
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