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Smith reverse calf raises

Beginner

Smith reverse calf raises is a isolation smith machine exercise for the calves, also working the hamstrings.

What it works

Primary muscle

Calves

Also works

Hamstrings

Equipment
Smith machine
Movement
Legs
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Adjust the smith machine bar to a height just below your shoulders.
  2. 2Stand facing the bar with your feet hip-width apart and toes pointing forward.
  3. 3Place the balls of your feet on the edge of a step or platform, with your heels hanging off.
  4. 4Hold onto the bar for support, keeping your back straight and core engaged.
  5. 5Raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
  6. 6Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Standing calvesBodyweight
  • Donkey calf raiseBodyweight
  • Barbell floor calf raiseBarbell
  • Barbell seated calf raiseBarbell
  • Dumbbell seated calf raiseDumbbell

Harder variations

  • Smith one leg floor calf raiseSmith machine
  • Smith seated one leg calf raiseSmith machine
  • Band single leg reverse calf raiseResistance band
  • Dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - palm upDumbbell
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