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Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Donkey Calf Raise, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Gastrocnemius |
| Also | Soleus |
Setup
The hip-hinge position stretches the gastrocnemius for a fuller contraction.
How to do it well
- Hinge forward with the hips loaded
- Rise onto the balls of the feet
- Stretch the calves at the bottom
Common mistakes
- Bouncing through the reps
- Cutting the range short
Free programs with Donkey Calf Raise
Similar exercises
- Leg Press Calf Raise
- Standing Calf Raise
- Single-Leg Calf Raise
- Smith Machine Calf Raise
- Seated Calf Raise
- Tibialis Raise
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.