Dumbbell Goblet Squat to Calf raise

Alternative Names

DB Goblet Squat to Calf raise, DB Hack Squat to Calf raise, Dumbbell Hack Squat to Calf raise

Muscles Worked

Legend

Target Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Stabilizer Muscles

Description

This exercise is a combination of two movements: the squat and the standing calf raise. This exercise is great for training the triple extension movement used mostly in sports.

Benefits

  • This exercise is great for training the triple extension movement used mostly in sports.
  • This exercise practices the transition from extending the hips and the knees to extending the ankle to plantarflexion, generating force.
  • This exercise targets mainly the quadriceps muscles.
  • This exercise also works the glutes and the calf muscles.
  • This also requires the core to engage throughout the entire movement.
  • This also challenges the upper back and the shoulders due to the dumbbell placement.

Risks

  • This exercise is not recommended to individuals with any hip, knee, and ankle problems, especially overweight individuals with knee instability.
  • This is also not recommended to beginners who still cannot do the proper squat.
  • This exercise can injure the lower back, ankles if not properly executed.
  • Proper resistance progression is advised to avoid injuries.

Additional Information

Target Muscles

Glutes, Quads

Secondary Muscles

Hamstrings

Stabilizer Muscles

Abs

Experience

Intermediate (2-3 years)

Equipment

1 x Dumbbell

Exercise Type

Strength

Exertion

80%

Cardio Intensity

60%

Force

Push

Mechanic

Compound

Force Detail

Bilateral

Functions

N/A

Intensity

N/A

Bearing

Weight

Impact

N/A

Utilities

N/A

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