Smith machine calf raise calves exercise guide.
Smith machine standing calf raise.
First make sure to place a block or weight plate below the bar on the smith machine.
Smith machine calf raise this is yet another way to do a calf raise without a machine because all you need is a barbell with a weight that isn t too difficult for you to lift.
The main difference between these calf raises and those done on a calf machine is that the resistance is directly over your calves rather than transferred through a lever.
Then set the bar to the position that best fits your height.
How to do it on a smith machine.
You need less weight and will probably find balancing more difficult which forces your calves to work harder.
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It is usually performed for moderate to high reps such as 8 12 reps per set or more as part of the lower body portion of a workout.
With knees bent rest the balls of your feet on the platform while keeping your toes off the platform and pointing forward.
Stand on a platform underneath a smith machine so that the barbell is positioned behind your shoulders and slightly below your neck.