Smith one leg floor calf raise

Smith one leg floor calf raise

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Calves

Secondary Muscles

hamstrings, glutes

Equipment

Smith machine

Body Part

Lower legs

The smith one leg floor calf raise is a lower leg exercise performed using a Smith machine. It targets the calves and also engages the hamstrings and glutes as secondary muscles. The exercise involves raising your heel off the ground while balancing on one leg, with the Smith machine bar providing resistance.

The smith one leg floor calf raise is a lower leg exercise performed using a Smith machine. It targets the calves and also engages the hamstrings and glutes as secondary muscles. The exercise involves raising your heel off the ground while balancing on one leg, with the Smith machine bar providing resistance.

The smith one leg floor calf raise is a lower leg exercise performed using a Smith machine. It targets the calves and also engages the hamstrings and glutes as secondary muscles. The exercise involves raising your heel off the ground while balancing on one leg, with the Smith machine bar providing resistance.

How to Do the Smith one leg floor calf raise

How to Do the Smith one leg floor calf raise

How to Do the Smith one leg floor calf raise

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

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Ankle circles

Ankle dorsal flexion

Assisted lying calves stretch

Band single leg calf raise

Band single leg reverse calf raise

Band two legs calf raise - (band under both legs) v. 2

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