Smith One Leg Floor Calf Raise

Learn how to do the Smith One Leg Floor Calf Raise with proper form and technique. This smith machine exercise primarily targets your Calves, with secondary emphasis on Hamstrings, Glutes.

Smith One Leg Floor Calf Raise exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Smith One Leg Floor Calf Raise

Follow these steps to perform the Smith One Leg Floor Calf Raise with correct form:

  1. 1Position yourself on the floor under the smith machine bar, facing away from the machine.
  2. 2Place the balls of your feet on a raised surface, such as a weight plate or block.
  3. 3Position the smith machine bar across your lower legs, just above your ankles.
  4. 4Hold onto the bar with your hands for stability.
  5. 5Raise your heels off the ground by extending your ankles, lifting your body up.
  6. 6Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Smith One Leg Floor Calf Raise Muscles Worked

Primary

Secondary

hamstringsglutes

Exercise Details

Equipment
smith machine
Body Part
lower legs
Category
Extended

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