Standing Calf Raise in Smith Machine

Calves

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

How to do it

1. Set the Smith machine bar at hip height.
2. Stand close to the bar, grip it overhand slightly wider than shoulder-width, arms straight.
3. Unrack the bar and hold it at your hips, feet shoulder-width apart, neutral spine.
4. Rise onto your toes as high as possible, pressing through your calves.
5. Hold at the top, then slowly lower your heels to the floor.
6. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Swap it for

• Single-Leg Donkey Calf Raise
• Wall Calf Stretch (Leg Back)
• Standing calf raise on a platform
• Standing single-leg barbell calf raise
• Standing Barbell Calf Raise (Elevated)
• Single-Leg Calf Raise with Bar (Smith Machine, From Floor)

Harder

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