Smith machine single leg calf raise

Muscles worked: Calves
Calves
🔧 smith machine ↕ Push 🏋️ kg × reps Difficulty:

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How to perform

Position under the Smith machine bar, bar on shoulders. Elevate one heel on a platform. Unlock the bar. Lower heel in a controlled stretch. Raise heel, contracting the calf. Briefly hold at the top. Repeat for desired reps, then switch legs.

Tips

Slightly bend your knee. Maximize range of motion. Engage your core. Perform slowly. Avoid bouncing. Use a controlled weight.

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