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Single Leg Dumbbell Calf Raise

Enhance calf muscles and ankle stability with the Single Leg Dumbbell Calf Raise exercise. Perfect for improving balance and promoting lower body strength, this movement is ideal for athletes and injury rehabilitation.

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Single Leg Dumbbell Calf Raise instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Start by grabbing a dumbbell in one hand, and standing upright with your feet hip-width apart.

Lift one foot off the ground, so that you are standing on one leg while holding onto a support with your free hand.

Raise your on-ground foot as high as you can, standing on its toes.

Hold the peak position for a second then lower your heel back down to the floor.

Repeat the process for the programmed number of reps before switching to the other leg.

Start by grabbing a dumbbell in one hand, and standing upright with your feet hip-width apart.

Lift one foot off the ground, so that you are standing on one leg while holding onto a support with your free hand.

Raise your on-ground foot as high as you can, standing on its toes.

Hold the peak position for a second then lower your heel back down to the floor.

Repeat the process for the programmed number of reps before switching to the other leg.

Equipment needed

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