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one leg donkey calf raise

one leg donkey calf raise exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: calves. Equipment: body weight.

one leg donkey calf raise exercise demonstration
Target muscle
calves
Muscle group
hamstrings
Body part
lower legs
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

hamstrings, glutes

How to perform

  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.