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- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Movement type
- Strength
- Primary muscles
- Calves
- Secondary muscles
- Quadriceps Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Smith machine
Standing Calf Raises Smith Machine
4 steps Updated 02/10/2026
Standing Calf Raises Smith Machine is a resistance exercise targeting Calves (Gastrocnemius, Soleus) using Resistance Band.
How to perform it
- Stand in front of the Smith machine bar and place both hands on the bar keeping your arms straight. Place your forefeet shoulder-width apart on a low platform, heels extended to the floor.
- Slowly lift your heels off the floor by pushing through your forefeet, raising your body upwards.
- Continue lifting until you are standing on your forefeet, feeling a strong contraction in your calves.
- Slowly lower your heels back to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 02/10/2026
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