This exercise involves standing on one leg while holding a dumbbell in one hand and raising the heel of the foot off the ground to work the calf muscles. It is a great way to improve balance and strengthen the lower leg muscles.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the calf muscles
- Improves balance and stability
- Targets the soleus muscle, which is often neglected in traditional calf exercises
- Can be done with minimal equipment and in a small space
- Can be easily modified by adjusting the weight or adding a resistance band
How to perform
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold a dumbbell in your right hand.
- Lift your left foot off the ground and balance on your right foot.
- Slowly raise your right heel as high as you can, keeping your toes on the ground.
- Hold for a second at the top of the movement.
- Lower your heel back down to the ground.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
- Switch the dumbbell to your left hand and repeat the exercise on your left foot.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Calves
Primary