How to Do Seated Calf Raises Dumbbell On Knee

Seated Calf Raises Dumbbell On Knee is a calves exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Calves

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Seated Calf Raises Dumbbell On Knee

  1. 01Sit on a bench with your feet flat and place a dumbbell vertically on top of your knee.
  2. 02Position the ball of your foot on a plate or elevated surface to increase the range of motion.
  3. 03Rise up onto your toes as high as possible, lifting the dumbbell through the calf contraction.
  4. 04Lower your heel toward the floor until you feel a deep stretch in the Achilles tendon.
  5. 05Exhale on the upward phase and inhale as you lower the weight back down.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Seated Calf Raises Dumbbell On Knee

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Calves Pushes off the ground through the ankle.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Pause for a full second at the top of the raise and squeeze the calf muscle before descending.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Seated Calf Raises Dumbbell On Knee questions

What muscles does Seated Calf Raises Dumbbell On Knee work?

Seated Calf Raises Dumbbell On Knee is catalogued as a calves exercise in A90 Training Club, with the calves as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Seated Calf Raises Dumbbell On Knee correctly?

Sit on a bench with your feet flat and place a dumbbell vertically on top of your knee. Position the ball of your foot on a plate or elevated surface to increase the range of motion. Rise up onto your toes as high as possible, lifting the dumbbell through the calf contraction. Lower your heel toward the floor until you feel a deep stretch in the Achilles tendon. Exhale on the upward phase and inhale as you lower the weight back down.

What is the A90 coach tip for Seated Calf Raises Dumbbell On Knee?

Pause for a full second at the top of the raise and squeeze the calf muscle before descending.

Is Seated Calf Raises Dumbbell On Knee suitable for beginners?

Seated Calf Raises Dumbbell On Knee is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Seated Calf Raises Dumbbell On Knee?

Seated Calf Raises Dumbbell On Knee uses dumbbell.

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