Calves · Leverage machine · Beginner
How to do Lever Donkey Calf Raise
The lever donkey calf raise is a machine-based exercise targeting the calf muscles. It involves standing on a platform with your heels hanging off, then raising and lowering your heels to work the calves. The leverage machine provides resistance and support, making it a controlled movement.
- Primary muscle
- Calves
- Also works
- Hamstrings and Glutes
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Legs
How to do Lever Donkey Calf Raise, step by step
- Adjust the leverage machine to the appropriate height for your body.
- Position yourself facing the machine, with your toes on the foot platform and your heels hanging off the edge.
- Place your hands on the handles or the support bars for stability.
- Engage your calves and lift your heels as high as possible, using the balls of your feet.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Lever Donkey Calf Raise works your calves as the main mover, with help from your hamstrings and glutes.
Track Lever Donkey Calf Raise in SPLYT
Lever Donkey Calf Raise is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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