Seated dumbbell calf raise
- Basic
- Dumbbells
Heel all the way down, rise slowly
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Calves
How to do it
- Sit with your knees at 90° and rest a dumbbell on your thighs.
- Lift your heels as high as you can, keeping the balls of your feet down.
- Lower for 3 s.
Common mistakes
- Lifting your toes.
- Going too fast.
Tips
- Seated works the soleus, which barely comes in when standing.
- Great alongside standing raises.