Target Muscle

    Calves

    Equipment

    Smith Machine

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    LegsSmith Machine

    Smith Seated Single Leg Calf Raise

    The smith seated one leg calf raise is a lower leg exercise performed on a smith machine, targeting the calf muscles by raising one heel at a time while seated.

    Also Works

    Hamstrings

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Sit on the machine with your back against the pad and your feet on the footrest.

    2. 2

      Place one leg on the footrest and keep the other leg off the footrest.

    3. 3

      Using your calf muscles, raise your heel as high as possible.

    4. 4

      Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down to the starting position.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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