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One Leg Donkey Calf Raise

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

Body partLower Legs Target muscleCalves EquipmentBody Weight

Step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.
  2. Place your hands on a stable surface for support, such as a wall or a bar.
  3. Lift one leg off the ground, keeping your knee slightly bent.
  4. Raise your heel as high as possible, using your calf muscles.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

Muscles worked

Calves (primary)HamstringsGlutes

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