Standing Smith Calf Raises
How to Do Standing Smith Calf Raises
- Set up two weight plates next to each other or a low box on the ground under a Smith barbell.
- Position a loaded Smith barbell at a level that allows you to grip it at waist level with your arms fully outstretched.
- Step on to the weight plates with the balls of your feet.
- With a tight core and flat back, raise yourself up driving through your calves. Pause briefly at the top of the raise.
- Slowly lower yourself down but do not touch the ground with your heels.
- Repeat.
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Standing Smith Calf Raises Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Standing Smith Calf Raises targets calves. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: full gym.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Resistance band calf stretch, cardio - walking / treadmill and jumping calf presses / raises. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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