Exercise Details
Body Part
Lower Legs
Equipment
Smith Machine
Target Muscle
Calves
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How to Perform
1
Position yourself on the floor under the smith machine bar, facing away from the machine.
2
Place the balls of your feet on a raised surface, such as a weight plate or block.
3
Position the smith machine bar across your lower legs, just above your ankles.
4
Hold onto the bar with your hands for stability.
5
Raise your heels off the ground by extending your ankles, lifting your body up.
6
Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
7
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
hamstringsglutes
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