Smith Machine Reverse Calf Raises

Calves

Smith Machine Reverse Calf Raises

Smith Machine Reverse Calf Raises (Start)

LevelBeginner EquipmentMachine MechanicIsolation ForcePush

A calf raise performed on the Smith machine facing backward, with a heel-down emphasis on the front of the lower leg and calves.

Strength

Primary musclesCalves

Energy burned

≈ 18 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.2 kcal/min

Estimate range 14–23 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked7 %

Effort during a set4.7 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Machine / cable: about 15 % less than free weights.

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Place a block under the bar and stand on it with your heels hanging off.
2Hold the bar for support and unlock it.
3Keep your legs straight.

How to perform

1Raise your toes and the front of your feet up.
2Pause briefly at the top.
3Lower your toes slowly back.
4Repeat for the planned repetitions.