How do you perform this exercise?
- Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the ground and a dumbbell resting on your right thigh.
- Extend your left leg straight out in front of you, keeping your foot flexed.
- Place the ball of your right foot on an elevated surface, such as a step or weight plate.
- Using your calf muscles, raise your right heel as high as possible.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.
Which other muscles are involved?
Hamstrings, Glutes.
How do you log your sets?
How do you track progressive overload?Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.
