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How to do Smith Reverse Calf Raises

The smith reverse calf raises is a lower leg exercise performed on a smith machine, primarily targeting the calves and secondarily engaging the hamstrings. The movement involves raising and lowering the heels while standing on a step, using the smith machine bar for support.

Smith Reverse Calf Raises demonstration
Primary muscle
Calves
Also works
Hamstrings
Equipment
Smith machine
Level
Beginner
Category
Legs

How to do Smith Reverse Calf Raises, step by step

  1. Adjust the smith machine bar to a height just below your shoulders.
  2. Stand facing the bar with your feet hip-width apart and toes pointing forward.
  3. Place the balls of your feet on the edge of a step or platform, with your heels hanging off.
  4. Hold onto the bar for support, keeping your back straight and core engaged.
  5. Raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Smith Reverse Calf Raises works your calves as the main mover, with help from your hamstrings.

Track Smith Reverse Calf Raises in SPLYT

Smith Reverse Calf Raises is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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