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Calves
Smith Machine
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Glutes
The smith machine toe raise exercise builds bigger, stronger calves while improving ankle stability. It's perfect for adding serious size to your lower legs.
1. Set the Smith machine bar at hip height and position it across your upper back 2. Step onto a raised platform with your toes, letting your heels hang off the edge 3. Rise up onto your toes by contracting your calves, lifting your body as high as possible 4. Hold the top position for one second while squeezing your smith machine toe raise muscles 5. Lower your heels below the platform level to stretch your calves, then repeat the smith machine toe raise movement
• Keep your knees straight throughout the entire smith machine toe raise to maximize calf activation • Rise up slowly and control the descent to get the most from each rep • Use the full range of motion by going as high as possible and dropping below the platform • Keep your core tight and avoid bouncing during the smith machine toe raise exercise
• Bending your knees during the movement reduces calf muscle activation in smith machine toe raise • Moving too fast and bouncing at the bottom takes tension off your muscles • Not using full range of motion limits the effectiveness of the smith machine toe raise exercise
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