calvessmith machine

smith seated one leg calf raise

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

Steps

Step 1. Sit on the machine with your back against the pad and your feet on the footrest.

Step 2. Place one leg on the footrest and keep the other leg off the footrest.

Step 3. Using your calf muscles, raise your heel as high as possible.

Step 4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

calves

Secondary muscles

hamstrings

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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