Smith seated one leg calf raise
The Smith Seated One Leg Calf Raise is an isolation exercise targeting the calf muscles, performed using a Smith machine. The exercise involves sitting on a bench with one foot placed on a raised platform and the other leg extended or resting. The Smith machine bar is placed across the thigh of the working leg, and the calf is raised by pushing through the ball of the foot.
At a glance
- Area
- Lower legs
- Main muscle
- Calves
- Equipment
- Smith machine
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Ensure the knee of the working leg is slightly bent to avoid locking it.
- Focus on a full range of motion, lowering the heel as much as possible and raising it as high as possible.
- Keep the movement slow and controlled to maximize muscle engagement.
What to watch out for
- Ankle injuries
- Knee injuries
- Achilles tendonitis
Also known as
Calf raise alla smith machine da seduto su una gamba, smith machine calf raise, seated calf raise, one leg calf raise