Donkey Calf Raise

Weighted Donkey Calf Raise Exercise

Target Muscle: General or Gastrocnemius (Calves)

Workout Mechanics: Isolated | Workout Force: Push Exercise | Utility: Basic

Stablizer Muscle: No significant stabilizers

Synergists: Soleus

Donkey Calf Raise Instructions

Donkey Calf Raise Technique

Place toes and balls of feet on calf block with arches and heels extending off. With arms on supports, bend over at hips with torso parallel to floor. Straighten knees. Allow training partner to mount hips or lower back from bench.

Donkey Calf Raise Form

Raise heels by extending ankles as high as possible. Lower heels by bending ankles until calves are stretched. Repeat.

Keep knees straight throughout exercise or bend knees slightly only during stretch. Quadriceps serve as a Synergists muscle if knees are bent slightly during stretch. The exercise becomes increasingly difficult with training partner toward hips sitting upright. Also, training partner may hold additional weight in arms.

Related Weighted Exercises
1. Single Leg Calf Raise