Weighted Donkey Calf Raise
The donkey calf raise loaded with a partner seated across the hips, hands on a bench and legs straight.
How to do it
Setup
Hands on a bench, torso bent forward, feet hip-width, a partner seated on the hips.
Steps
- Brace the trunk, then rise onto the toes.
- Pause at the top with the back flat.
- Let the heels down slowly.
Common mistakes
Partner sitting on the lower back: move the load back onto the hips. Back sagging under the weight: brace before every rep. Knees bending to help the rise: keep the legs long.
Breathing
Exhale rising, inhale lowering.
