smith standing leg calf raise

How to perform it

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.

1. 1Adjust 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.
2. 2Position yourself under the bar with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward.
3. 3Place your hands on the bar for stability.
4. 4Engage your calves and slowly raise your heels off the ground, lifting your body up onto your toes.
5. 5Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.