Intermediate
Donkey Calf Raise
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
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.
Exercise Instruction
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Step 1
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.
Muscle Groups
Donkey Calf Raise targets Calves as seen below.
Exercise 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.
Seated Calf Raise
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Single-Leg Donkey Calf Raise
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Standing Calf Raise
Beginner
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