Exercise Guide

Donkey Calf Raise

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Exercise Visual

Donkey Calf Raise

Calves Body Weight

beginner

Category

lower legs

Body Part

lower legs

Equipment

body weight

Target

calves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stand with your toes on an elevated surface, such as a step or block.

  2. 2

    Place your hands on a stable support, such as a wall or railing, for balance.

  3. 3

    Raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

HamstringsCalvesGlutes

Movement Data

Role

Calf

Pattern

squat

Priority

7/10

Variation Rank

3

Workout Split

legs

Classification

Isolation

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