Progression ladder for the Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise

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Easier and harder steps around the Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise

These are the substitutes for the Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps (6)

  1. Lever Seated Squat Calf Raise On Leg Press MachinePlay demonstration

    Lever Seated Squat Calf Raise On Leg Press Machine

    • Beginner
    • Lever
    • Calves
  2. Sled Calf Press On Leg PressPlay demonstration

    Sled Calf Press On Leg Press

    • Beginner
    • Sled
    • Calves
  3. Exercise Ball On The Wall Calf RaisePlay demonstration

    Exercise Ball On The Wall Calf Raise

    • Beginner
    • Dumbbell
    • Calves
  4. Lever Seated Calf RaisePlay demonstration

    Lever Seated Calf Raise

    • Beginner
    • Lever
    • Calves
  5. Seated Calf Raise

    Seated Calf Raise

    • Beginner
    • Machine
    • Calves
  6. Barbell Standing Leg Calf RaisePlay demonstration

    Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raise

    • Beginner
    • Barbell
    • Calves

Where you are now

Dumbbell Seated Calf RaisePlay demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise

  • Beginner
  • Dumbbell
  • Calves

Harder steps (6)

  1. Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise - Hammer GripPlay demonstration

    Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise - Hammer Grip

    • Intermediate
    • Dumbbell
    • Calves
  2. Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise - Palm UpPlay demonstration

    Dumbbell Seated One Leg Calf Raise - Palm Up

    • Intermediate
    • Dumbbell
    • Calves
  3. Hack Calf RaisePlay demonstration

    Hack Calf Raise

    • Intermediate
    • Machine
    • Calves
  4. Smith Reverse Calf RaisesPlay demonstration

    Smith Reverse Calf Raises

    • Intermediate
    • Smith-machine
    • Calves
  5. Smith Seated One Leg Calf RaisePlay demonstration

    Smith Seated One Leg Calf Raise

    • Intermediate
    • Smith-machine
    • Calves
  6. Sled One Leg Calf Press On Leg PressPlay demonstration

    Sled One Leg Calf Press On Leg Press

    • Intermediate
    • Sled
    • Calves

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