Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | push |
Equipment | smith press |
Additional Equipment | flat bench |
Instructions
Preparation
Sit on flat bench, place lower thigh under (padded) bar. Grasp bar to sideds. Push heels up to lift and disengage bar.Execution
Extend ankles to raise heels as high as possible. Return, donīt put heels on floor, repeat.Variations / Comments
-![Smith Press Seated Calf Press | Starting Position Smith Press Seated Calf Press Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/53/253.jpg)
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![Smith Press Seated Calf Press | Ending Position Smith Press Seated Calf Press Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/54/254.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Soleus |
Synergist | Gastrocnemius |
Stabilizers | - |
![Smith Press Seated Calf Press | Muscles Front Smith Press Seated Calf Press Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/25/125.jpg)
Front
![Smith Press Seated Calf Press | Muscles Rear Smith Press Seated Calf Press Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/26/126.jpg)
Rear
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