Donkey Calf Raise
Intermediate - Strength - Isolation

Targeted Muscle Group

Lower Legs figure highlighted in blue

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Lower Legs

Recommended Equipment

Bench equipment

Bench

How to do it

This is and old school gym exercise which requires the assistance of another person.

This is an advanced exercise and not recommended for beginners.

The donkey calf raise exercise is an old school gym exercise that requires (at times) the assistance of another person and is an advanced exercise that targets the calf muscle.

Steps :

1.) Start by bending at your waist and lean your arms against a weight rack or bench that is waist height.

2.) Have a partner sit on top of your lower back or place a weight plate on your back for resistance.

3.) Raise up on your toes leaning slightly forward until you feel a stretch in your calve muscles.

4.) Pause at the top and then lower your heels to the floor.

5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.