Smith Machine Calf Raise

The Smith Machine provides an excellent method of performing calf raises, especially for persons who suffer with poor balance.

SET UP - POSITION

Always make sure that you have the locking handles placed at the right height prior to performing this exercise – you will only need to perform as small range of movement, and as such have the locking handles high up.

Lift the bar up to a height that just lower than your shoulder height, and then add your desired weight to each side of the machine.

For best results work on a solid raised platform, (4 inches) resting the balls of your feet on the edge of the platform, enabling a full range of movement to be generated.

Smoothly raise your heels from the floor, to a raised tiptoe position, holding in this phase for 2 – 3 seconds prior to lowering and repeating under control.

This exercise can be performed in a number of different ways, single foot – double foot – with a combination of foot placements.