Legs · Dumbbell
Dumbbell Standing Single Leg Calf Raise
How to do the dumbbell standing single leg calf raise, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Extension
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Stand on one foot holding a dumbbell in the hand on the same side, using your free hand on a wall or rail for balance. Rise up onto the ball of your foot, squeezing your calf hard at the top, then lower slowly for a full stretch.
- 1Drive through the ball of your foot and squeeze your calf at the top
- 2Lower slowly to feel a deep stretch at the bottom
- 3Use your free hand only for light balance, not to lift
Common mistakes
- Don't bounce at the bottom or rush the reps
- Avoid shifting your weight onto the non-working leg
- Don't let your ankle roll inward or outward
Muscles worked
The dumbbell standing single leg calf raise mainly works the calves, with the forearms assisting.
- CalvesPrimary
- ForearmsSupport
- Upper TrapsMinor
- Tibialis AnteriorMinor
Kovo programs the dumbbell standing single leg calf raise for you and tracks it every session.
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More calves & shins exercises
- How to do the ankle cars
- How to do the ankle circles
- How to do the ankle rocks
- How to do the resistance band ankle mobilization
- How to do the calf press
- How to do the calf raises with hold
Last reviewed June 2026.