Exercise Guide

Smith Toe Raise

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Smith Toe Raise

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 that allows you to comfortably stand with your feet flat on the ground.

  2. 2

    Position yourself under the bar with your shoulders directly below it and your feet shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  5. 5

    Engage your core and keep your back straight throughout the exercise.

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

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

  8. 8

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

AnklesCalvesShins

Movement Data

Role

Calf

Pattern

squat

Priority

5/10

Variation Rank

4

Workout Split

legs

Classification

Isolation

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