How to Do Donkey Calf Raise: Step by Step
- Bend at hips with pad on lower back
- Feet on edge of platform
- Rise up on toes fully
- Lower for deep stretch
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not getting full stretch at bottom
- Bouncing reps
- Rounding the back
Donkey Calf Raise Tips
- Focus on the mind-muscle connection — think about the target muscle working
- Control both the lifting and lowering phases for maximum muscle activation
- Use a tempo of 2 seconds up, 1 second pause, 2 seconds down for best results
Muscles Worked
calves
Equipment
machine
Tracking
Count reps