Exercise Guide
Smith Reverse Calf Raises
beginnerRecommendedIsolation
Exercise Visual
Smith Reverse Calf Raises
Calves • Smith Machine
beginnerCategory
lower legs
Body Part
lower legs
Equipment
smith machine
Target
calves
Instructions
- 1
Adjust the smith machine bar to a height just below your shoulders.
- 2
Stand facing the bar with your feet hip-width apart and toes pointing forward.
- 3
Place the balls of your feet on the edge of a step or platform, with your heels hanging off.
- 4
Hold onto the bar for support.
- 5
Raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body up onto your toes.
- 6
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
- 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