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Movement · Lower Legs

One Leg Donkey Calf Raise

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

TargetCalves
Equipmentbody weight
Body partLower Legs

Technique

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.

  2. 2

    Place your hands on a stable surface for support, such as a wall or a bar.

  3. 3

    Lift one leg off the ground, keeping your knee slightly bent.

  4. 4

    Raise your heel as high as possible, using your calf muscles.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

Muscles worked

Target and supporting

Target

Calves

Secondary

HamstringsGlutes

Training plans

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