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Explore/Calves

Smith Machine Calf Raise

MachineIsolationEasy to learn
Front
Back
Primary

Works

Calves

You need

Smith machine, Weight plate

Smith machine setup →
How to do itPicture · 3 steps
  1. 1Balls of your feet on a plate, bar on your back
  2. 2Lower into a deep stretch and pause
  3. 3Rise as high as you can

Most common mistake

Bouncing without the pause.

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Why research scores it 94
Target tension · 35%5/5
Loaded stretch · 25%4/5
Progression · 20%5/5
Low cost · 20%5/5
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