Donkey Calf raise ?

LilMissSunshine_
LilMissSunshine_ Posts: 520
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Ok so I need some help. My new workout program has "donkey calf raises" as an exercise. A donkey in a gym? I find this ludacris. I was asking a guy at the gym about it. I was just trying to be funny and inquire about it but he said the donkey was at the vets and would be back next week. Am I nuts or are there really donkey at gyms to do these donkey calf raises?
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  • GhostPack
    GhostPack Posts: 197 Member
    You must go to a premier gym. I haven't been to a good gym for a while and had to resort to cat calf raises. Not as good at all. :sad:
  • LilMissSunshine_
    LilMissSunshine_ Posts: 520
    ? really
  • EmCarroll1990
    EmCarroll1990 Posts: 2,832 Member
    Yes, it's true. Donkeys provide a lot of resistance, so the work out if seriously intense!
  • Monkeymomma05
    Monkeymomma05 Posts: 116
    http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/donkey-calf-raises
  • healthtenderfoot
    healthtenderfoot Posts: 42
    I just googled it: http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/donkey-calf-raises
  • tobielauren
    tobielauren Posts: 184 Member
    I just googled it...it's just a type of calf raise and there are you tube videos...didn't look at then but I'm assuming it's weighted calf raises with the machine...our bent over which was how the pictures looked?
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    Erm, how's that rock you've been living under. I seriously thought EVERYONE had a donkey at their gym. Hell, mine has a couple miniature ponies.

    Get with the program, lady.
  • MiloBloom83
    MiloBloom83 Posts: 2,724 Member
    Yes. These gyms usually offer Donkey Basketball programs as well. Just be sure to wear old shoes.
  • LilMissSunshine_
    LilMissSunshine_ Posts: 520
    http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/donkey-calf-raises

    I am confused. What does that have to do with a donkey?
  • pakittykat11
    pakittykat11 Posts: 6
    your right
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/donkey-calf-raises

    But where does the donkey go? On top of the girl or the guy?
  • LilMissSunshine_
    LilMissSunshine_ Posts: 520
    I just googled it...it's just a type of calf raise and there are you tube videos...didn't look at then but I'm assuming it's weighted calf raises with the machine...our bent over which was how the pictures looked?

    So there is no donkey? Are you sure? Because they guy at my gym seemed dead serious. I didn't want to laugh at him or quesiton him since I am new to working out.
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/donkey-calf-raises

    But where does the donkey go? On top of the girl or the guy?
    Both. At the same time. Otherwise, it's just not as effective.
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    The donkey is usually located on the the left side of the gym, the elephant is usually on the right side.
  • 76tech
    76tech Posts: 1,455 Member
    reminds me of a song.

    how much does a donkey weigh?
  • EmCarroll1990
    EmCarroll1990 Posts: 2,832 Member
    This should probably go in the Fitness and Exercise section, you'd most likely get much better answers.
  • semeyer
    semeyer Posts: 282 Member
    Pretty sure there is no live donkey involved, but if there is, I'd like to join your gym.
  • LilMissSunshine_
    LilMissSunshine_ Posts: 520
    Fitness and exercise. Oh gosh I didn't even realize I posted in here. I am sure there are going to be a bunch of people just leaving snarky remarks now. Sheeseh. I will post in the other thread. My bad.
  • ShreddedTweet
    ShreddedTweet Posts: 1,326 Member
    I think this is related to the whole Hunter Gatherers v Westerners thing, farmers have donkeys and farmers work the land so they're thinner ergo having a donkey makes you thinner. I'm not sure whether you need to also wear dungarees but I'd say it's advisable.
  • cannonsky
    cannonsky Posts: 850 Member
    I bring my own donkey..
  • nursenessa1
    nursenessa1 Posts: 182 Member
    :noway:

    If you want a free gym membership maybe you could participate in the Donkey Show on Wednesdays.
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    all os a sudden i have the urge to watch "bachelors party" with tom hanks
  • Fatal1ty2k5
    Fatal1ty2k5 Posts: 333 Member
    Only planet fitness keeps *kitten* in the gym
  • LilMissSunshine_
    LilMissSunshine_ Posts: 520
    Only planet fitness keeps *kitten* in the gym

    *kitten*? Those are the same as donkeys right? There is a planet fitness a few blocks away but I would have to change gyms.
  • mtaylor33557
    mtaylor33557 Posts: 542 Member
    We have a donkey at our gym. He does NOT enjoy us trying to make him do calf raises.. it's quite the work out.. and he kicks. You do NOT want to be on the receiving in of one of his kicks!
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    I think this is related to the whole Hunter Gatherers v Westerners thing, farmers have donkeys and farmers work the land so they're thinner ergo having a donkey makes you thinner. I'm not sure whether you need to also wear dungarees but I'd say it's advisable.
    ^^Best advice thus far.
  • LilMissSunshine_
    LilMissSunshine_ Posts: 520
    I think this is related to the whole Hunter Gatherers v Westerners thing, farmers have donkeys and farmers work the land so they're thinner ergo having a donkey makes you thinner. I'm not sure whether you need to also wear dungarees but I'd say it's advisable.

    Dungarees? Is that a type of workout gear?
  • predent
    predent Posts: 95
    My gym keeps the donkeys near the dumbbells. Are you positive you didn't see them there? Maybe somebody forgot to rack them.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    I think this is related to the whole Hunter Gatherers v Westerners thing, farmers have donkeys and farmers work the land so they're thinner ergo having a donkey makes you thinner. I'm not sure whether you need to also wear dungarees but I'd say it's advisable.

    Dungarees? Is that a type of workout gear?

    I think it's a strap to hold the donkey on your back.
  • rhonniema
    rhonniema Posts: 522 Member
    What kind of gym doesn't have a backup donkey?!

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