Progression ladder for the Donkey Calf Raises

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Easier and harder steps around the Donkey Calf Raises

These are the substitutes for the Donkey Calf Raises, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps

Nothing in the substitutes for the Donkey Calf Raises scores easier than it.

Where you are now

Donkey Calf Raises

Donkey Calf Raises

  • Beginner
  • Other
  • Calves

Harder steps (6)

  1. Lever Seated Squat Calf Raise On Leg Press MachinePlay demonstration

    Lever Seated Squat Calf Raise On Leg Press Machine

    • Beginner
    • Lever
    • Calves
  2. Sled Calf Press On Leg PressPlay demonstration

    Sled Calf Press On Leg Press

    • Beginner
    • Sled
    • Calves
  3. Lever Standing Calf RaisePlay demonstration

    Lever Standing Calf Raise

    • Beginner
    • Lever
    • Calves
  4. Smith Standing Leg Calf RaisePlay demonstration

    Smith Standing Leg Calf Raise

    • Beginner
    • Smith-machine
    • Calves
  5. Dumbbell Seated Calf RaisePlay demonstration

    Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise

    • Beginner
    • Dumbbell
    • Calves
  6. Hack Calf RaisePlay demonstration

    Hack Calf Raise

    • Intermediate
    • Machine
    • Calves

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