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Single-leg Smith machine calf raise

A isolation exercise for the calves. Equipment: smith machine and plyo box or step.

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WorksCalves

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Bar on your upper back, one foot on a step under it.
  2. Rise onto the ball of the foot
  3. Lower into a full stretch

Muscles worked

Single-leg Smith machine calf raise: 3D figure mid-rep with the calves highlighted

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