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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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