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SMITH MACHINE STANDING CALF RAISE

Custom Training: Smith Machine Standing Calf Raise. One controlled movement out and back counts as one repetition. Train both sides equally for unilateral variants.

HOW TO PERFORM

  1. 1

    Set the Smith bar securely on the upper back with safeties engaged for the intended range and keep the knees comfortably straight.

  2. 2

    Rise onto the balls of the feet through a comfortable ankle range.

  3. 3

    Lower the heels slowly without bouncing.

THE STANDARD

Custom Training: Smith Machine Standing Calf Raise. One controlled movement out and back counts as one repetition. Train both sides equally for unilateral variants.

COACHING CUES

Keep pressure through the forefoot and maintain the stated knee position.Record the displayed resistance or added plates consistently; pulley ratios and starting resistance differ between machines.

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Bouncing rapidly or rolling onto the outside of the feet.

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300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation
Hoplite
Elite
Spartan

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