Smith Machine Calf Raise

Pro Tip

You can substitute the item you are standing on for anything as long as it is sturdy, can support your weight, and will not move when you press on it.

How To

  1. Stand upright with feet closer than shoulder-width apart and facing forward on top of a step.
  2. While holding onto the bar with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width, rotate your wrists to unhook the bar.
  3. While keeping your legs straight, exhale and press up through the ball of your feet and your toes to press yourself up.
  4. Continue until you can no longer stand up any further on your toes.
  5. Inhale and lower yourself down, returning to the starting position.
  6. Place the bar back on the hooks.

Primary Muscle Groups

Calves

A group of muscles on the back of your lower leg that spans from your heel to your knee.

Secondary Muscle Groups

This exercises doesn't have any secondary muscle groups

Equipment

Smith Machine

This machine can be used to reduce the amount of stabilizer muscles needed to perform an exercise.

Steps

If unavailable this can be substituted for a household item such as a large textbook, provided that it is sturdy and can support your bodyweight without sliding on the floor.

Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.

Dumbbell Calf Raise
Smith Machine Calf Raise

Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment

Calf Raise Machine
Band Calf Raise
Leg Press Calf Raise
Stepmill
Chair Calf Raise