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lever donkey calf raise

lever donkey calf raise is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Adjust the leverage machine to the appropriate height for your body.

Step 2

Position yourself facing the machine, with your toes on the foot platform and your heels hanging off the edge.

Step 3

Place your hands on the handles or the support bars for stability.

Step 4

Engage your calves and lift your heels as high as possible, using the balls of your feet.

Step 5

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

calves

Secondary muscles

hamstringsglutes

Primary body parts

calves

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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