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How to do Weighted Donkey Calf Raise

The weighted donkey calf raise is a calf-focused exercise performed on a raised platform, where the lifter raises and lowers their heels while holding additional weight. This movement targets the calves and also engages the hamstrings and glutes as secondary muscles.

Weighted Donkey Calf Raise demonstration
Primary muscle
Calves
Also works
Hamstrings and Glutes
Equipment
Weighted
Level
Intermediate
Category
Legs

How to do Weighted Donkey Calf Raise, step by step

  1. Stand on a raised platform with your toes on the edge and your heels hanging off.
  2. Hold onto a stable object for support.
  3. Raise your heels as high as possible by extending your ankles.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Weighted Donkey Calf Raise works your calves as the main mover, with help from your hamstrings and glutes.

Track Weighted Donkey Calf Raise in SPLYT

Weighted 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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