Weighted Calf Donkey Raise
The Weighted Calf Donkey Raise mainly works the calves / shins. You'll need: exercise bench.
Required Equipment
Weighted Calf Donkey Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Calf (gastrocnemius)
Secondary
Lower Calf (soleus)
How to do the Weighted Calf Donkey Raise
Stand with the balls of your feet on a raised platform or block, keeping your heels hanging off the edge.
Bend forward at your hips and place your hands firmly on a stable bench or support in front of you.
Have a partner sit securely across your lower back and hips to provide extra resistance.
Press through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible, squeezing your calves at the top.
Lower your heels back down in a slow and controlled motion until you feel a deep stretch in your calves.
Weighted Calf Donkey Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Weighted Calf Donkey Raise work?
The Weighted Calf Donkey Raise mainly works the calves / shins. The main muscles are the gastrocnemius.
What equipment do you need for the Weighted Calf Donkey Raise?
Exercise bench.
What workout day should the Weighted Calf Donkey Raise go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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