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lower legs
#0773

smith standing leg calf raise

Equipment
smith machine
Target muscle
calves

How to perform

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Position yourself under the bar with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward.

  3. 3

    Place your hands on the bar for stability.

  4. 4

    Engage your calves and slowly raise your heels off the ground, lifting your body up onto your toes.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary muscles

hamstrings
glutes