Exercise technique

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.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Adjust the leverage machine to the appropriate height for your body.
  2. Position yourself facing the machine, with your toes on the foot platform and your heels hanging off the edge.
  3. Place your hands on the handles or the support bars for stability.
  4. Engage your calves and lift your heels as high as possible, using the balls of your feet.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Hamstrings, Glutes.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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