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Exercise 1253 · REF C9LuR4A

Lever Donkey Calf Raise exercise animation

Lever Donkey Calf Raise

Category
Lower Legs
Target
Calves

Loading a donkey calf raise on a lever machine keeps the hips bent forward through the set, which puts the gastrocnemius in a stretched position at the bottom that a standing calf raise doesn't quite replicate. That stretched-position loading is why donkey raises have a reputation for producing more calf soreness than standard raises at the same weight.

How to Do the Lever Donkey Calf Raise

  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.

Muscles Worked

The Lever Donkey Calf Raise primarily targets the Calves, with Hamstrings as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Glutes.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have leverage machine? These target the same calves with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Lever Donkey Calf Raise work?
The Lever Donkey Calf Raise primarily targets the calves, with the hamstrings and glutes assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Lever Donkey Calf Raise?
The Lever Donkey Calf Raise is done with a leverage machine.
What's a good alternative to the Lever Donkey Calf Raise?
If you don't have access to a leverage machine, the Ankle Circles targets the same calves using body weight instead.