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Donkey Calf Raise Machine

Machine-supported donkey calf raise loading straight-knee plantar flexion from a deep controlled stretch.

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Donkey Calf Raise Machine demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Calves

Equipment

Calf Raise Machine

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Set the hips under the pad and place the balls of the feet on the foot platform.
  2. 02Keep a soft bend in the knees and let the heels drop below the platform.
  3. 03Drive through the balls of the feet to raise the heels as high as possible.
  4. 04Pause at the top without bouncing or shifting the hips.
  5. 05Lower slowly into the stretch before the next rep.

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