Donkey Calf Raise

Watch the video below to see a demonstration of proper form and technique for the donkey calf raise exercise. You can also check out some more calf exercise videos or find exercises for other muscle groups.

Instructions for Donkey Calf Raise

To perform a set of donkey calf raise:

1. Starting Position

   Start with your feet on the floor shoulder width apart. Bend at the hips until your torso is almost parallel to the ground and rest your hands on a bench in front of you. Your trunk should be in a neutral position and your legs straight.

2. Concentric (Upward) Motion

   Push the ball of your feet into the ground to raise your heels into the air. Remember to breathe normally throughout the entire movement.

3. Top position

   Pause at the top position for a 1sec count while squeezing your calves.

4. Eccentric (Lowering) Motion

   Lower your heels back to the ground under control.

5. End position

   Repeat steps 1 through 4 until you have completed the desired number of donkey calf raise repetitions before resting.

This completes one set of donkey calf raise.