Single-leg calf raise (with dumbbell)

Calves

• Target muscles: calves
• Equipment: dumbbells
• Level: intermediate

How to do it

1. Place a dumbbell on the floor by a rack and set the front of one foot on its handle.
2. Hold the rack's upright with one hand at hip height for balance.
3. Lift your other foot off the floor and shift your full weight onto your standing leg.
4. Lower your heel down, then rise as high as possible onto your toes.
5. Hold at the top and slowly lower back down.
6. Repeat for the desired number of reps, then switch legs.

Swap it for

• Single-Leg Floor Calf Raise
• Standing Calf Raise
• standing calf raise (on a staircase)
• Single-Leg Standing Calf Raise in Cable Crossover
• Single-Leg Calf Raise with Band
• Single-leg dumbbell calf raise

Easier

• Seated Dumbbell Calf Raise
• Standing dumbbell calf raise
• exercise ball on the wall calf raise
• band two legs calf raise - (band under both legs) v. 2