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smith one leg floor calf raise

smith one leg floor calf raise is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Position yourself on the floor under the smith machine bar, facing away from the machine.

Step 2

Place the balls of your feet on a raised surface, such as a weight plate or block.

Step 3

Position the smith machine bar across your calves, just above your ankles.

Step 4

Hold onto the bar with your hands for stability.

Step 5

Raise your heels off the ground by extending your ankles, lifting your body up.

Step 6

Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

calves

Secondary muscles

hamstringsglutes

Primary body parts

calves

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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