smith standing leg calf raise
smith standing leg calf raise exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: calves. Equipment: smith machine.
- Target muscle
- calves
- Muscle group
- hamstrings
- Body part
- lower legs
- Equipment
- smith machine
Secondary muscles
hamstrings, glutes
How to perform
- 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.
- Position yourself under the bar with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward.
- Place your hands on the bar for stability.
- Engage your calves and slowly raise your heels off the ground, lifting your body up onto your toes.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.