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Smith Seated One Leg Calf Raise

Smith Seated One Leg Calf Raise: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: machine.

Technique demo: Smith Seated One Leg Calf Raise
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentmachine
  • Body partlower legs
Primary muscles
calves, hamstrings
Secondary muscles
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How to do it

  1. Sit on the machine with your back against the pad and your feet on the footrest.
  2. Place one leg on the footrest and keep the other leg off the footrest.
  3. Using your calf muscles, raise your heel as high as possible.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.

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