Seated Calf Raise
Seated Calf Raise works the soleus muscle – muscles that sit underneath the gastrocnemius muscle. However, this is a good option for people who find it challenging to stay balanced when standing.
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Donkey Calf Raise
Donkey Calf Raise targets the main muscles on the backs of your lower legs—specifically the gastrocnemius muscle and the soleus muscle near your Achilles tendon.
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Instructions
- Stand on a small bench or platform, leaving enough room for your heels to hang over the edge. Lean over and hold on to something stable to support yourself so that your torso is parallel to the floor. Bend your calves, lifting as high as you can before returning to the starting position with your calves extended and your heels hanging over the edge.
Tips
- Brace your calves in the peak extension of the movement.
- Remember to drop your heel as low as you can to get the most stretch.
- Keep your leg straight throughout the movement.
Alternative Exercises
Single-Leg Donkey Calf Raise
Single-Leg Donkey Calf Raise targets the main muscles on the backs of your lower legs and can help you to build bigger calves.
Standing Calf Raise
Standing Calf Raise helps you build larger calve muscles. It also improves ankle strength and stability, helps with injury prevention, improves athletic performance,
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