Exercise library
Calves
Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise
- Primary muscle
- Calves
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- Calf
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Sit with dumbbells resting on your knees and the balls of your feet on a raised surface. Raise your heels as high as possible, squeeze the calves, then lower into a deep stretch.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the calves — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Dumbbell Single-Leg Calf RaiseDumbbellCalf
- Dumbbell Standing Calf RaiseDumbbellCalf
- Band Seated Calf RaiseBandCalf
- Band Standing Calf RaiseBandCalf
- Barbell Standing Calf RaiseBarbellCalf
- Bodyweight Standing Calf RaiseBodyweightCalf
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the calves: