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.
BEGINNER
Standing Barbell Calf Raise On Floor
Standing Barbell Calf Raise On Floor is a lower leg exercise that strengthens the calves and the muscles around the ankle.
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Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Place the bar in your upper back by pulling the bar down with an overhand grip while pulling your shoulder blades together for stability.
- Press into the balls of your feet, lifting your heels off the floor. Pause, and lower your heels back to the starting position.
Tips
- Be sure to squeeze your calves to the fullest range of motion.
Alternative Exercises
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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