Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise

Form sequence

1. 01 · setup

   Place a block on the floor about 12 inches from a flat bench.

2. 02 · position

   Sit on a flat bench and place a dumbbell on your upper left thigh about 3 inches above your knee.

3. 03 · start

   Now place the ball of your left foot on the block. This will be your starting position.

4. 04 · raise · Key step

   Raise your toes up as high as possible as you exhale and you contract your calf muscle. Hold the contraction for a second.

5. 05 · lower

   Slowly return to the starting position, stretching as far down as possible.

6. 06 · switch legs

   Repeat for your prescribed number of repetitions and then repeat with the right leg.