Single-leg Donkey Calf Raise
Muscle Groups: Calves
Single-leg Donkey Calf Raise focuses on Calves.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Single-leg Donkey Calf Raise with proper form and technique.
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Begin by leaning forward and placing your hands on a sturdy bench or elevated surface.
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Shift your weight onto one leg, lifting the other foot slightly off the ground.
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Position the ball of your standing foot on the edge of a step or elevated surface, allowing your heel to drop below the step.
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Lower your heel as far as comfortable, feeling a stretch in your calf muscle.
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Push through the ball of your foot to raise your heel as high as possible, contracting your calf.
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Slowly lower your heel back down to the starting position to complete one repetition.
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