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Smith Reverse Calf Raises (beginner)
The Smith Reverse Calf Raise is a lower leg workout done on a Smith machine. It focuses on building the calf muscles and also works the back of the thighs. You stand on a step with your heels hanging off and use the bar for balance while lifting and lowering your heels.
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How to Perform
- 1Set the Smith machine bar to a height just below your shoulders.
- 2Stand facing the bar with your feet as wide as your hips and toes pointing forward.
- 3Step onto the edge of a block or platform so the balls of your feet are on it, but your heels hang off the back.
- 4Hold the bar with your hands to stay steady, keeping your back straight and your stomach muscles tight.
- 5Push up onto your toes, lifting your heels as high as you can.
- 6Hold firmly for a moment at the top.
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