one leg donkey calf raise
A lower legs exercise targeting the calves, performed with body weight.
How to do one leg donkey calf raise
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.
Place your hands on a stable surface for support, such as a wall or a bar.
Lift one leg off the ground, keeping your knee slightly bent.
Raise your heel as high as possible, using your calf muscles.
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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