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Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise Hammer Grip
3 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise Hammer Grip is a free weights exercise targeting Calves (Gastrocnemius, Soleus) using Dumbbells.
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How to perform it
- Sit on a bench with your right forefoot on a weightplate. Hold a dumbbell in your right hand and place it on your right thigh near your knee.
- Push through your right forefoot to raise your heel as high as possible, lifting the dumbbell. Briefly hold this position, squeezing your calf muscle.
- Slowly lower your heel back to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the left leg.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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