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One Leg Donkey Calf Raise

One Leg Donkey Calf Raise: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Body partlower legs
Primary muscles
calves, hamstrings
Secondary muscles
glutes
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How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.
  2. Place your hands on a stable surface for support, such as a wall or a bar.
  3. Lift one leg off the ground, keeping your knee slightly bent.
  4. Raise your heel as high as possible, using your calf muscles.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

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