One-Leg Donkey Calf Raise
The donkey calf raise on one leg: hands on a bench, the other foot lifted behind, so one calf lifts the whole body.
How to do it
Setup
Hands on a bench, torso tilted forward, one foot flat, the other lifted behind.
Steps
- Rise onto the ball of the standing foot.
- Hold the top with the hips level.
- Lower the heel to the floor; switch legs after the set.
Common mistakes
Hips dropping toward the lifted leg: keep them level. Leaning into the hands to rise: the hands steady; the calf lifts. Rushing one-leg reps: slow up, slower down.
Breathing
Exhale rising, inhale lowering.
