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How to do Smith Toe Raise

The smith toe raise is a calf exercise performed on a Smith machine, focusing on raising the heels to strengthen the calves. It uses a raised platform to increase the range of motion and is performed with the barbell resting on the shoulders.

Smith Toe Raise demonstration
Primary muscle
Calves
Also works
Ankles and Shins
Equipment
Smith machine
Level
Beginner
Category
Legs

How to do Smith Toe Raise, step by step

  1. Adjust the smith machine bar to a height that allows you to comfortably stand with your feet flat on the ground.
  2. Position yourself under the bar with your shoulders directly below it and your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Place the balls of your feet on a raised platform or weight plates, with your heels hanging off the edge.
  4. Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  5. Engage your core and keep your back straight throughout the exercise.
  6. Slowly raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
  7. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Smith Toe Raise works your calves as the main mover, with help from your ankles and shins.

Track Smith Toe Raise in SPLYT

Smith Toe Raise 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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