Donkey Calf Raise

Starting position

• Balls of the feet on a step, upper body bent far forward, hands on a bench.
• Legs almost straight, heels free.

Execution

• Raise the heels as high as possible, hold briefly at the top.
• Lower slowly below the level of the step.
• The back stays straight.

Common mistakes

• Bouncing.
• Bending the knees.
• Rounded back.