Calf Exercises: How to Donkey Raise

The Donkey Calf raise is a great exercise for the calves, but my gym doesn’t have a dedicated machine.

Instructions

• Position the higher pad on the machine such that when you position yourself as shown in the pictures, the weights must be slightly lifted.
• Keeps your knees slightly bent, the balls of your feet on the platform, and your waist bent 90 degrees. Lower your heels until you feel a stretch in the calves.
• Slowly raise the weight by pushing through the balls of your feet and contract your calves.
• Hold for 2 seconds then repeat.

Tips

• To target inner and outer calves, point your toes inwards and outwards respectively.

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