Exercise
Smith reverse calf raises
Smith reverse calf raises is a moderate exercise. It trains calves.
Detailed explanation
Adjust the smith machine bar to a height just below your shoulders. Stand facing the bar with your feet hip-width apart and toes pointing forward. Place the balls of your feet on the edge of a step or platform, with your heels hanging off.
Hold onto the bar for support. Raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body up onto your toes. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
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.
- 5
Raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body up onto your toes.
- 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.
