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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Calves

Equipment Required

Smith Machine

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Quads

Exercise Description

The smith machine seated toe raise builds stronger, more defined calf muscles. This seated position lets you lift heavier weight while keeping perfect form.

How To

1. Set up a bench under the smith machine bar and sit with the bar resting on your thighs 2. Place the balls of your feet on a weight plate or block, keeping your heels on the ground 3. Lift your toes up as high as possible while keeping the smith machine seated toe raise position stable 4. Hold the top position for one second, feeling the stretch in your calves 5. Lower your toes back down slowly and repeat the smith machine seated toe raise movement

Form Tips

• Keep your back straight and core tight during the entire smith machine seated toe raise • Focus on lifting through the balls of your feet, not rolling your ankles • Control the weight on the way down - don't just drop your toes • Use the smith machine seated toe raise to really squeeze your calves at the top

Common Mistakes

• Using too much weight and bouncing instead of controlled movement during smith machine seated toe raise • Not getting full range of motion by stopping the lift too early • Letting your knees cave inward instead of keeping them stable throughout the smith machine seated toe raise

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