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Calf Raise - Smith Machine

Equipment:Machine
Type:Isolation
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Calves

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Place block under Smith bar.

  2. 2

    Adjust bar to shoulder height.

  3. 3

    Stand on block, balls of feet on edge, heels off.

  4. 4

    Position bar across upper back.

  5. 5

    Unrack bar.

  6. 6

    Raise heels high, flexing calves.

  7. 7

    Keep knees extended.

  8. 8

    Pause.

  9. 9

    Lower heels slowly below block level.

  10. 10

    Repeat. Rack bar safely.