How Do You Do A Donkey Calf Raise?
To strengthen and shape your legs for the spring and summer months, you may want to implement targeted calf exercises into your exercise routine. Donkey calf raises, although they have an odd name, can help achieve this. Choose the equipment you will need to do donkey calf raises. First pick a block to step up on, such as a book, wood block or ordinary step. Next, procure a sturdy heavy chair or another piece of furniture that you can grasp to anchor yourself during the exercise. If you are in a gym or have a piece of heavy exercise equipment in your home, this is an even better alternative. Place your step about a foot and a half away from the chair or piece of exercise equipment. This can be adjusted according to your height. Begin the donkey calf raises by placing only the balls of your feet on top of the step. Bring your heels as far down towards the floor as you can manage in order to stretch out the calf muscles. Lean forward towards the piece of furniture or exercise machine at