Smith Machine Calf Raise

Starting position

• Smith machine bar on the upper back, balls of the feet on a raised surface.
• Unhook the bar, knees almost straight.

Execution

• Raise the heels as high as possible, hold briefly at the top.
• Lower slowly and deep.
• At the end, hook the bar back in.

Common mistakes

• Bouncing.
• Half the movement.
• Helping with the knees.