Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise

How to do it

Keep your knees tracking directly over your toes during each rep.

1. 1

   Sit on a bench with your feet flat on an elevated surface, knees bent at 90 degrees.

2. 2

   Place a dumbbell on each thigh, just above the knee.

3. 3

   Raise your heels by pressing through the balls of your feet, lifting the dumbbells.

4. 4

   Lower your heels back down for a full stretch.

5. 5

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common mistakes

• ✕Rolling outward onto the outer foot edge
• ✕Bouncing the dumbbells with the thighs
• ✕Sliding the dumbbells toward the knees