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Smith Toe Raise

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Intermediate

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Primary: Calves accessibility Lower Legs
Ankles Shins

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Smith Machine

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

5.5

Force

push

Smith Toe Raise is a intermediate single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Calves in the Lower Legs region. Performed using smith machine, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Ankles and Shins.

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Adjust the smith machine bar to a height that allows you to comfortably stand with your feet flat on the ground.

2

Position yourself under the bar with your shoulders directly below it and your feet shoulder-width apart.

3

Place the balls of your feet on a raised platform or weight plates, with your heels hanging off the edge.

4

Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

5

Engage your core and keep your back straight throughout the exercise.

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Slowly raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.

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Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.

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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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