#0773 · Lower Legs · Calves
Smith Standing Leg Calf Raise
- Target
- Calves
- Body part
- Lower Legs
- Equipment
- Smith Machine
- MET
- 4.5
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Glutes
Instructions
- Adjust the smith machine bar to a height that allows you to stand with your feet flat on the ground and your shoulders under the bar.
- Position yourself under the bar with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward.
- Place your hands on the bar for stability.
- Engage your calves and slowly raise your heels off the ground, lifting your body up onto your toes.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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