smith toe raise
smith toe raise is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Adjust the smith machine bar to a height that allows you to comfortably stand with your feet flat on the ground.
Step 2
Position yourself under the bar with your shoulders directly below it and your feet shoulder-width apart.
Step 3
Place the balls of your feet on a raised platform or weight plates, with your heels hanging off the edge.
Step 4
Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Step 5
Engage your core and keep your back straight throughout the exercise.
Step 6
Slowly raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
Step 7
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
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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