- Main muscle
- Calves
- Also works
- Mostly just that one
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
How to do it
- Sit on a bench with the balls of your feet on a step or plate and a dumbbell resting on your knees.
- Let your heels drop for a full stretch.
- Push up onto your toes as high as you can, pause, then lower slowly.
Common mistakes
- Using a range so short your heels barely move.
- Lifting the dumbbell with your hands instead of your calves.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Seated Dumbbell Calf Raise into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.