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Smith One Leg Floor Calf Raise
Muscles involved
The Smith one leg calf raise loads each calf with a guided bar. It builds ankle strength one side at a time.
How to do it
- Place the bar on a Smith machine at the height of your shoulders.
- Stand on a step with one foot in the center and the other hooked around.
- Let your heel drop as much as possible and grip the bar over your back.
- Elevate your heel, contracting your calf, and lower in a controlled manner.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- If necessary, grip the bar with your hands to maintain balance. - Perform a pause at the top of the movement to maximize contraction. - Lower your heel as much as possible for a deep calf stretch.
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Smith One Leg Floor Calf Raise: which muscles does it work?
Smith One Leg Floor Calf Raise mainly works: Calves. It also involves: Gastrocnemius, Soleus.
What is Smith One Leg Floor Calf Raise good for?
The Smith one leg calf raise loads each calf with a guided bar. It builds ankle strength one side at a time.
How do you do Smith One Leg Floor Calf Raise with proper form?
- If necessary, grip the bar with your hands to maintain balance. - Perform a pause at the top of the movement to maximize contraction. - Lower your heel as much as possible for a deep calf stretch.
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