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smith one leg floor calf raise

smith one leg floor calf raise exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: calves. Equipment: smith machine.

smith one leg floor calf raise exercise demonstration
Target muscle
calves
Muscle group
hamstrings
Body part
lower legs
Equipment
smith machine

Secondary muscles

hamstrings, glutes

How to perform

  1. Position yourself on the floor under the smith machine bar, facing away from the machine.
  2. Place the balls of your feet on a raised surface, such as a weight plate or block.
  3. Position the smith machine bar across your lower legs, just above your ankles.
  4. Hold onto the bar with your hands for stability.
  5. Raise your heels off the ground by extending your ankles, lifting your body up.
  6. Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.