Single-leg dumbbell calf raise

Calves

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

How to do it

1. Stand on the floor, a dumbbell in one hand at your side, your other hand free.
2. Shift your weight onto one leg, bending your other knee and lifting it back.
3. Keep your torso straight and raise the heel of your standing leg as high as possible.
4. Hold at the top, squeezing your calf.
5. Slowly lower your heel back to the floor.
6. Repeat for the desired number of reps, then switch legs.

Swap it for

• Single-Leg Floor Calf Raise
• Single-Leg Calf Raise with Band
• Single-leg calf raise (with dumbbell)
• Standing dumbbell calf raise
• Single-Leg Donkey Calf Raise
• Single-Leg Standing Calf Raise in Cable Crossover

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