Weighted Donkey Calf Raise
Muscle Groups: Calves
Weighted Donkey Calf Raise focuses on Calves.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Donkey Calf Raise with proper form and technique.
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Stand with the balls of your feet on a raised platform, such as a step or block, allowing your heels to hang off.
- 2
Place your hands on a stable surface, like a bench, for balance, and have a partner sit on your lower back or hips to add resistance.
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Push through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible, contracting your calf muscles.
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Slowly lower your heels back down, allowing them to drop below the level of the platform to fully stretch your calves.
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