Seated Calf Raise (Dumbbell)

Also known as: Seated Calf Raise (Dumbbell).

Seated calf raise with a dumbbell supported on each lower thigh and the forefeet on a low platform.

How to perform this exercise

1. Sit on a stable flat bench with knees bent about ninety degrees. Put the forefeet on the edge of a low stable platform, leaving the heels free.
2. Rest the lower head of each dumbbell on the lower thigh just above the knee. Hold the handles securely and keep pressure off the kneecaps.
3. Raise both heels while the forefeet stay in place and the weights remain supported on the thighs.
4. Lower the heels under control to a comfortable stretch without bouncing.