Reverse Calf Raise in Smith Machine

Calves

• Target muscles: calves, hamstrings
• Equipment: gym machine
• Level: intermediate

How to do it

1. Place a platform under the Smith machine bar and step under it, resting the bar across your upper back.
2. Grip the bar with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width and unrack it.
3. Stand on the balls of your feet at the edge of the platform, heels hanging off, feet hip-width apart.
4. Lower your heels below the platform, stretching your calves.
5. Rise onto your toes as high as possible and hold for a moment at the top.
6. Lower slowly and repeat for the desired number of reps.

Swap it for

• Wall Calf Stretch (Leg Back)
• Standing calf raise on a platform
• Barbell Calf Raise on Floor
• barbell seated calf raise
• Seated Dumbbell Calf Raise
• Reverse calf raise in Smith machine (behind the back)

Harder

• Single-Leg Calf Raise with Bar (Smith Machine, From Floor)
• Seated Single-Leg Calf Raise in Smith Machine
• Single-Leg Reverse Calf Raise with Band
• Seated Dumbbell Calf Raise (Palm Up)