Smith Reverse Calf Raise
The Smith Reverse Calf Raise primarily works the Tibialis Anterior. It is a smith machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
A smith machine isolation pull exercise targeting the Tibialis Anterior.
| Equipment | Smith Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Isolation |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Tibialis Anterior |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Tibialis Anterior (calves)
Instructions
- Preparation: Position bar upper chest height and place calf block under bar. Position back of shoulders under bar and grasp bar to sides. Position heels on forward edge of calf block. Disengage bar by rotating bar back. Stand erect with knees and hips straight. Execution: Pull forefoot of both feet up toward body as far as possible. Return by extending feet until toes are pointed downward. Repeat. Comments: Throughout exercise, keep knees and hips straight. The exercise can be made more difficult by positioning heels closer to edge of platform. SeeDorsal Flexor Calf Exercise Analyses.
Alternative Exercises
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