Seated dumbbell calf raise

A isolation exercise for the calves. Equipment: dumbbells and flat bench.

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WorksCalves

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How to do it

Setup: Sit on a bench, dumbbells resting on the knees, balls of the feet on a plate.
Lift the heels as high as you can
Lower to a full stretch

Muscles worked

Seated dumbbell calf raise: 3D figure mid-rep with the calves highlighted

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Equipment

Dumbbells
Flat bench

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all seated dumbbell calf raise alternatives.

Ankle hopsNo equipment
Barbell calf raiseBarbell, Squat rack and Plyo box or step
Bent-over calf raisePlyo box or step
Calf raiseNo equipment
Calf raise holdNo equipment
Calf raise on the hack squatHack squat machine

More calves exercises

Standing calf raiseCalf raise machine
Single-leg dumbbell calf raiseDumbbells and Plyo box or step
Jumping jacksNo equipment
High kneesNo equipment
Leg press calf raiseLeg press
Seated calf raiseCalf raise machine

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