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Smith Machine Calf Raise

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What this trains

Front and back view. The highlighted part is where this exercise works most; paler areas are helpers.

Targets: Calves (gastrocnemius)

Primary: Calves

How to

  1. 1Stand with the balls of your feet on a raised block and the Smith machine bar across your upper back.
  2. 2Unhook the bar and rise up onto your toes as high as you can.
  3. 3Lower your heels until you feel a good stretch in the calves.
  4. 4Keep your knees almost straight and your balance steady, and re-hook the bar when you finish.