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Seated Calf Raises Dumbbell on Knee

The Seated Calf Raises Dumbbell on Knee is a dumbbell and bench exercise that targets the calves, with the ankle stabilizers assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Calves
Also works
Ankle stabilizers
Equipment
Dumbbell, Bench
Body part
Lower legs

Step by step

  1. Sit on a bench with a dumbbell resting on your knees and feet flat on the floor.
  2. Engage your core and keep your back straight.
  3. Push through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible.
  4. Hold briefly at the top, then slowly lower your heels back to the floor.
  5. Keep knees slightly bent and maintain controlled movement.
  6. Maintain steady breathing and balance throughout the exercise.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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