Calves · Body weight · Intermediate
How to do One Leg Donkey Calf Raise
The one leg donkey calf raise is a bodyweight exercise targeting the calves, performed by raising the heel of one foot while the other leg is lifted, often using a wall or bar for balance.
- Primary muscle
- Calves
- Also works
- Hamstrings and Glutes
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Legs
How to do One Leg Donkey Calf Raise, step by step
- 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
One Leg Donkey Calf Raise works your calves as the main mover, with help from your hamstrings and glutes.
Track One Leg Donkey Calf Raise in SPLYT
One Leg 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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