Exercise Details
Body Part
Lower Legs
Equipment
Smith Machine
Target Muscle
Calves
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How to Perform
1
Adjust the smith machine bar to a height just below your shoulders.
2
Stand facing the bar with your feet hip-width apart and toes pointing forward.
3
Place the balls of your feet on the edge of a step or platform, with your heels hanging off.
4
Hold onto the bar for support, keeping your back straight and core engaged.
5
Raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
6
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
7
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
hamstrings
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