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 with the ball of one foot on a step, allowing your heel to hang off the edge.
- 2
Hold a dumbbell in the hand on the same side as your working leg, and use your other hand to hold onto a stable support for balance.
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Keep your non-working leg bent and lifted off the step.
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Push through the ball of your working foot to raise your heel as high as possible, contracting your calf muscle.
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Slowly lower your heel back down, allowing it to drop below the step to feel a stretch in your calf.
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Complete your repetitions on one side, then switch legs and repeat the movement.
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