Chair Seated Dumbbell Calve Raises
Chair Seated Dumbbell Calve Raises
Purpose: Lower body strength. Calves, ankle and foot strength.
Quick Coaching Cues
- Sit tall with your feet flat and place the dumbbells securely on your thighs just above your knees.
- Press through the balls of your feet and raise your heels as high as you can.
- Lower your heels slowly and under control for a full stretch at the bottom.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the dumbbells slide or rest unevenly on the legs.
- Bouncing through reps instead of controlling the lift and lowering.
- Rolling the feet inward or outward instead of pressing straight through the toes.
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