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Behind-the-Back Smith Machine Calf Raise

Also: smith reverse calf raises, smith standing leg calf raise

Main
Calves
Secondary
HamstringsGlutes
Equipment
Smith machine
Level
Beginner
Movement
Calf raise

How to do it

  1. Adjust the smith machine bar to a height that allows you to stand with your feet flat on the ground and your shoulders under the bar.
  2. Position yourself under the bar with your feet shoulder width apart and your toes pointing forward.
  3. Place your hands on the bar for stability.
  4. Engage your calves and slowly raise your heels off the ground, lifting your body up onto your toes.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Exercise data: exercises-dataset (MIT) by Hasan Emir Yıldırım