Calves · Dumbbell · Beginner
How to do Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise
The dumbbell seated calf raise is an isolation exercise targeting the calf muscles, performed while seated with a dumbbell resting on the thighs. It is effective for building strength and muscle in the calves.
- Primary muscle
- Calves
- Also works
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Legs
How to do Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise, step by step
- Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the ground and a dumbbell resting on your thighs.
- Place the balls of your feet on a raised surface such as a step or block, with your heels hanging off the edge.
- Hold onto the dumbbell for stability.
- Raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise works your calves as the main mover, with help from your hamstrings.
Track Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise in SPLYT
Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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