Donkey Calf Raise Exercise Video

Exercise Instructions:

Setup for the donkey calf raise by setting a calf raise block or step in front of something stable to hang on to. Stand on the block with the balls of your feet on the edge. Bend over and hold onto something stable (in the video an incline bench is shown). For added weight you can have someone sitting on your back. Slowly let the heels drop as far as possible. This is the starting position for the movement. Raise your heels slowly until you're pushing them as high as possible. Pause and squeeze the calf muscles, then slowly lower back to the starting position. Repeat for desired reps.

Tips & Advice:

Ideally, donkey calf raises are performed with someone sitting on your buttocks/lower back. You may find your own body weight is not very challenging. Keep the rep timing slow and control the weight.

More Bodyweight Calf Exercises:

1. Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise
2. One Leg Standing Bodyweight Calf Raise
3. Floor Calf Raise
4. One Leg Floor Calf Raise
5. One Leg Donkey Calf Raise

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