Bodyweight Donkey Calf Raise
What is this machine?
Kehonpainolla tehty eteentaivutettu pohjekohotus (Donkey Calf Raise) on kehonpaino, joka kuormittaa ensisijaisesti Calves.
The exercise suits a beginner: the range of motion is guided and you can start light.
Key facts
Primary muscleCalves
Secondary muscles–
Equipmentkehonpaino
Movement patternlower body
Difficultyeasy
Video📱 Luio
Instructions and video are in the app
This page tells you what the machine is. Step-by-step instructions, common mistakes and a video of the movement are in the Luio app — the video shows the range of motion that text cannot describe.
Open in the app⚠️ Most common mistake: Bending the knees too much, which shifts the work off the gastrocnemius onto the soleus. Cutting the range short and skipping the deep heel stretch where most of the growth happens. Bouncing the reps instead of lowering under control — kills the time-under-tension on the calves. Rounding the back in the bent-over position, which puts strain on the lower back over volume.
💪 Where you should feel it: Mainly in the Calves.
Variations and alternatives
Same muscle and movement pattern with different equipment.
Standing Calf Raisevapaat painot
Calf Machinekuntosalilaite🏋️Seated Calf RaisekuntosalilaiteDumbbell Single Leg Calf Raisevapaat painotTrain this exercise in Luio
Sets, weights and rest are logged automatically, and Luio suggests your next weight.