Smith standing leg calf raise
The Smith Standing Leg Calf Raise is an exercise that targets the calf muscles using a Smith machine. The exercise involves standing with the balls of your feet on a raised platform and pushing through the toes to lift the heels as high as possible, then slowly lowering them back down.
At a glance
- Area
- Lower legs
- Main muscle
- Calves
- Equipment
- Smith machine
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Ensure the balls of your feet are securely placed on the platform.
- Keep your knees slightly bent to avoid locking them.
- Focus on a full range of motion, lifting your heels as high as possible.
- Lower your heels slowly to maximize muscle engagement.
- Maintain a straight posture throughout the exercise.
What to watch out for
- Achilles tendonitis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Severe ankle sprains
- Calf muscle strains
Also known as
Sollevamento polpacci in piedi alla smith machine, smith machine calf raise, standing calf raise on smith machine, standing calf raise, calf raise, calf exercise