Exercise Guide

Smith Reverse Calf Raises

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Smith Reverse Calf Raises

Calves Smith Machine

beginner

Category

lower legs

Body Part

lower legs

Equipment

smith machine

Target

calves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Adjust the smith machine bar to a height just below your shoulders.

  2. 2

    Stand facing the bar with your feet hip-width apart and toes pointing forward.

  3. 3

    Place the balls of your feet on the edge of a step or platform, with your heels hanging off.

  4. 4

    Hold onto the bar for support, keeping your back straight and core engaged.

  5. 5

    Raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

HamstringsCalves

Movement Data

Role

Calf

Pattern

squat

Priority

7/10

Variation Rank

4

Workout Split

legs

Classification

Isolation

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