Smith one leg floor calf raise

What it works

Primary muscle

Calves

Also works

HamstringsGlutes

Equipment

Smith machine

Movement

Legs

Type

Isolation

Logged as

Weight × reps

Suggested rest

90 seconds

How to do it

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

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