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Calves
Smith Machine
Beginner
Push
Forearm
The smith machine calf raise builds bigger, stronger calf muscles. It gives you better stability than free weights so you can focus on lifting heavy and growing your calves.
1. Set the smith machine bar to about chest height and position it across your upper back 2. Step under the bar, unlock it, and stand with feet shoulder-width apart on flat ground 3. Rise up onto your toes by pushing through the balls of your feet during your smith machine calf raise 4. Hold the top position for 1-2 seconds, squeezing your calf muscles tight 5. Lower back down slowly until your heels touch the ground, then repeat the smith machine calf raise movement
• Keep your core tight and back straight throughout the entire smith machine calf raise movement • Rise up as high as possible on your toes to get the full range of motion • Control the weight on the way down - don't just drop your heels fast • Focus on squeezing your calf muscles at the top of each smith machine calf raise rep
• Using too much weight and bouncing at the bottom instead of controlling the smith machine calf raise • Not going high enough on your toes, which cuts the range of motion short • Rushing through reps instead of holding the top position during each smith machine calf raise
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