One Leg Donkey Calf Raise
- Body part
- Lower legs
- Target muscles
- Primary muscles
- Secondary muscles
- Equipment
- No equipment — bodyweight
- Sports fields
How to perform it
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.
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