Single-leg dumbbell calf raise

A isolation exercise for the calves. Equipment: dumbbells and plyo box or step.

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WorksCalves

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How to do it

Setup: Ball of one foot on a step, a dumbbell in the same hand, other hand on a wall.
Rise all the way onto the toes
Lower below the step for a stretch

Muscles worked

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

Calves · main

Equipment

Dumbbells
Plyo box or step

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all single-leg 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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