Smith reverse calf raises

How to do it

1. 1Set the Smith machine bar to a height just below shoulder level.
2. 2Stand facing the bar with feet hip-width apart and toes pointing forward.
3. 3Place the balls of your feet on the edge of a step or platform, letting the heels hang.
4. 4Grip the bar for support.
5. 5Raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body onto the balls of your feet.
6. 6Pause briefly at the top, then lower your heels slowly back to the starting position.
7. 7Repeat the desired number of reps.

More calves exercises

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• One leg floor calf raiseBodyweight
• Band single leg calf raiseResistance band
• Dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - palm upDumbbells
• Bodyweight standing calf raiseBodyweight
• Smith standing leg calf raiseSmith machine
• Smith one leg floor calf raiseSmith machine
• Exercise ball on the wall calf raiseDumbbells

This page is for information and doesn’t replace a professional. If you have an injury or a medical condition, ask first. Data from the open catalogue hasaneyldrm/exercises-dataset, MIT licence.