Donkey Calf Raise: how to do it and form tips

A unique calf exercise performed bent over at the hips, which straightens the hamstrings and maximally lengthens the gastrocnemius.

Form tips

1. Hinge forward at the hips with hands on a stable surface.
2. Keep your knees locked and rise onto your toes through full range.
3. The hip-hinge position gives a deeper stretch than standing calf raises.

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