Smith Machine Calf Raise
Primary muscles: Calves
Secondary muscles: Quadriceps, Hamstrings
Resistance
Smith Machine
How to do the Smith Machine Calf Raise
- Position yourself under the bar of a smith machine, resting it across your shoulders, and hold it firmly with both hands. Place your feet shoulder-width apart with your toes pointing forward.
- Lift your heels off the floor by pushing through your forefeet, raising your body upwards.
- Continue lifting until you are standing on your forefeet, then slowly lower your heels back to the starting position with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Breathe steadily, exhaling as you lift your heels and inhaling as you lower them back down.
- Perform the movement slowly and with control to maximize muscle activation and reduce injury risk.
- Ensure your knees remain slightly bent to avoid knee strain.
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