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Weighted Donkey Calf Raise

An exercise for the Lower Legs - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partLower Legs Target muscleCalves EquipmentWeighted

Step by step

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

Muscles worked

Calves (primary)HamstringsGlutes

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