Position yourself on a donkey calf raise machine, placing your lower back/hips under the padded lever.

Place the balls of your feet on the edge of the calf block, heels hanging off.

Keep knees straight but not locked. Grasp handles for stability.

Exhale and raise your heels by extending your ankles as high as possible, flexing calves.

Hold the peak contraction briefly.

Inhale and slowly lower your heels below the level of the block until calves are fully stretched.

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.