GYMEMO EXERCISE LIBRARY
Smith Machine Calf Raise
Stand under a Smith machine bar with the balls of the feet on a raised platform and the heels lowered. Raise the heels by pressing through the balls of the feet, then lower the heels slowly.
Smith Machine Calf Raise
Stand under a Smith machine bar with the balls of the feet on a raised platform and the heels lowered.
Raise the heels by pressing through the balls of the feet, then lower the heels slowly.
RECORD IN GYMEMO
Record this exercise in GYMemo
These images and instructions are also in the app, ready to check at the gym.
Key points
- Place the balls of the feet firmly on the platform
- Raise the heels vertically
- Lower the heels slowly
Cautions
- Don't bounce at the bottom
- Don't turn the ankles outward
- Don't bend the knees to lift the load
MUSCLES
Main muscles
- Gastrocnemius
- Soleus
Equipment: Smith machine, raised platform
RELATED EXERCISES
Related exercises
300 EXERCISES IN ONE APP
300 exercises in one app.
These images and instructions are also in the app, ready to check at the gym.
GYMemo