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Donkey Calf Raise

StrengthIntermediateMachine

What this trains

Front and back view. The highlighted part is where this exercise works most; paler areas are helpers.

Targets: Calves (gastrocnemius)

Primary: Calves

How to

  1. 1Hinge forward at the hips with your hands supported and the pad across your lower back, balls of your feet on a raised block.
  2. 2Rise up onto your toes as high as possible.
  3. 3Lower your heels below the block until your calves are fully stretched.
  4. 4Keep your knees straight and move slowly with a pause at the top.