Exercises
Seated Calf Raise form guide
Soleus (lower calf)HomeGymDumbbells, Bench

Seated Calf Raise

Works your calves.

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A few questions, about a minute. No account needed.

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How to do it

  1. 1Sit on a bench with the balls of your feet on a step or plate and a dumbbell resting on each knee.
  2. 2Let your heels drop as low as they go.
  3. 3Push up onto your toes as high as you can.
  4. 4Pause, then lower slowly.

Muscles worked

Front
Back
Calves

Get it right

  • Knees bent 90 degrees to target the soleus
  • Full stretch at the bottom
  • Pause at the top

Avoid this

  • Bouncing
  • Half reps
  • Lifting with the hands