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Animated demonstration of the dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - hammer grip exercise, targeting the Calves using Dumbbell.

dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - hammer grip

Body part
Lower legs
Equipment
Dumbbell
Target muscle
Calves
Secondary muscles
hamstringsglutes

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the ground and a dumbbell resting on your thighs.

  2. Step 2: Place one foot on a raised surface, such as a step or block, with your heel hanging off the edge.

  3. Step 3: Hold the dumbbell with a hammer grip, meaning your palms are facing each other and your fingers are wrapped around the handle.

  4. Step 4: Keeping your core engaged and your back straight, slowly raise your heel as high as possible by pushing through the ball of your foot.

  5. Step 5: Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down to the starting position.

  6. Step 6: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other leg.

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