Single-Leg Dumbbell Calf Raise

Also known as: Single Leg Standing Calf Raise (Dumbbell), One-Leg Dumbbell Calf Raise

Single-Leg Dumbbell Calf Raise is a isolation strength exercise using dumbbell that trains the calves.

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Primary muscles: Calves

How to do it

1. Hold a dumbbell at your side and stand on the ball of the foot on that side, on a step, using your free hand on a support for balance.
2. Lower the heel below the step to stretch the calf.
3. Push up onto the ball of the foot as high as possible and hold the top for a moment.
4. Lower under control, complete the reps, then switch the dumbbell and leg.

Track it with MyoAmigo

MyoAmigo pre-fills every set of the Single-Leg Dumbbell Calf Raise from last time, charts your estimated 1RM trend so you can see strength move without testing a true max, and flags a stall with a concrete fix. It also credits this work toward your weekly Calves volume on the MyoMap heatmap. New to the movement? Start with picking a working weight and progressive overload.

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