Smith standing leg calf raise

Smith standing leg calf raise

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Calves

Secondary Muscles

hamstrings, glutes

Equipment

Smith machine

Body Part

Lower legs

The smith standing leg calf raise is a lower leg exercise performed using a smith machine. It primarily targets the calves, with secondary emphasis on the hamstrings and glutes. The movement involves raising the heels to stand on the toes, then lowering back down, using the smith machine for stability and added resistance.

The smith standing leg calf raise is a lower leg exercise performed using a smith machine. It primarily targets the calves, with secondary emphasis on the hamstrings and glutes. The movement involves raising the heels to stand on the toes, then lowering back down, using the smith machine for stability and added resistance.

The smith standing leg calf raise is a lower leg exercise performed using a smith machine. It primarily targets the calves, with secondary emphasis on the hamstrings and glutes. The movement involves raising the heels to stand on the toes, then lowering back down, using the smith machine for stability and added resistance.

How to Do the Smith standing leg calf raise

How to Do the Smith standing leg calf raise

How to Do the Smith standing leg calf raise

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.

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Smith reverse calf raises

Smith toe raise

Smith seated one leg calf raise

Lever seated squat calf raise on leg press machine

Lever rotary calf

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