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Calf Raise (Reverse) - Smith Machine

Equipment:Machine
Type:Isolation
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Calves, Tibialis Anterior

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Place block under Smith bar.

  2. 2

    Adjust bar height.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Position bar across upper back.

  5. 5

    Unrack bar.

  6. 6

    Lower toes towards floor (dorsiflexion).

  7. 7

    Raise toes up high, flexing shins.

  8. 8

    Hold peak.

  9. 9

    Lower slowly.

  10. 10

    Repeat. Rack bar safely.