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Standing Calf Raises Smith Machine
Stand in front of the Smith machine bar and place both hands on the bar keeping your arms straight.
Exercise details
- Equipment
- Smith machine,Box
- Tracking
- Reps
Execution
How to do it
Stand in front of the Smith machine bar and place both hands on the bar keeping your arms straight. Place your forefeet shoulder-width apart on a low platform, heels extended to the floor.
Slowly lift your heels off the floor by pushing through your forefeet, raising your body upwards.
Continue lifting until you are standing on your forefeet, feeling a strong contraction in your calves.
Slowly lower your heels back to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
Focus on pushing through your forefeet, avoiding excessive pressure on your toes.
Move slowly and with control to maximize muscle activation and avoid injury.
Keep your knees slightly bent to avoid strain or injury of your joints.
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