Intermediate
SMITH REVERSE CALF RAISES
Lower legs
Body Part
Calves
Target Muscle
Smith machine
Equipment
Intermediate
Difficulty
Target Muscles
Calves
Views
1
Est. Calories/min
5.00
How To Perform
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Step:1 Adjust the smith machine bar to a height just below your shoulders.
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Step:2 Stand facing the bar with your feet hip-width apart and toes pointing forward.
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Step:3 Place the balls of your feet on the edge of a step or platform, with your heels hanging off.
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Step:4 Hold onto the bar for support, keeping your back straight and core engaged.
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Step:5 Raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
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Step:6 Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
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Step:7 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Quick Tips
- Warm up properly before starting
- Maintain proper form throughout
- Control the negative (eccentric) phase
- Breathe out during the effort phase
- Rest 60–90 seconds between sets
Rest Timer
01:00
