One Leg Donkey Calf Raise Exercise Video

Exercise Instructions:

Setup for the one leg 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. Hook your right ankle around the back of your left as shown in the video. 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 your heel drop as far as possible. This is the starting position for the movement. Raise your heel slowly until you're pushing them as high as possible. Pause and squeeze the calf muscle, then slowly lower back to the starting position. Repeat for desired reps, then repeat for your right leg.

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. Keep the ball of your foot on the edge of the block, allowing it to come forward makes the exercise easier!

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. Donkey Calf Raise

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