Weighted donkey calf raise

Weighted donkey calf raise

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Calves

Secondary Muscles

hamstrings, glutes

Equipment

Weighted

Body Part

Lower legs

The weighted donkey calf raise is a calf-focused exercise performed on a raised platform, where the lifter raises and lowers their heels while holding additional weight. This movement targets the calves and also engages the hamstrings and glutes as secondary muscles.

The weighted donkey calf raise is a calf-focused exercise performed on a raised platform, where the lifter raises and lowers their heels while holding additional weight. This movement targets the calves and also engages the hamstrings and glutes as secondary muscles.

The weighted donkey calf raise is a calf-focused exercise performed on a raised platform, where the lifter raises and lowers their heels while holding additional weight. This movement targets the calves and also engages the hamstrings and glutes as secondary muscles.

How to Do the Weighted donkey calf raise

How to Do the Weighted donkey calf raise

How to Do the Weighted donkey calf raise

Stand on a raised platform with your toes on the edge and your heels hanging off. Hold onto a stable object for support. Raise your heels as high as possible by extending your ankles. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Ankle circles

Ankle dorsal flexion

Assisted lying calves stretch

Band single leg calf raise

Band single leg reverse calf raise

Band two legs calf raise - (band under both legs) v. 2

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