CoopersGuns Health, Fitness & BodyBuilding http://www.coopersguns.com advancement in training through intelligent research Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:29:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.7 en Calf Raise - Smith http://www.coopersguns.com/videos/exercise-encyclopedia/calves/calf-raise-smith/ http://www.coopersguns.com/videos/exercise-encyclopedia/calves/calf-raise-smith/#comments Sun, 13 Aug 2006 16:32:15 +0000 Phil News http://www.coopersguns.com/exercise-encyclopedia/calves/calf-raise-smith/ Instructions Hold your trunk tight and keep your back straight Position the bar across your shoulders like you would for a squat Raise your heals as high as possible Lower your heals so they almost touch the floor Alternative - Place a slightly raised block or weight disc under your toes for additional leverage Muscles [...]]]>
Muscles Used

Instructions

  • Hold your trunk tight and keep your back straight
  • Position the bar across your shoulders like you would for a squat
  • Raise your heals as high as possible
  • Lower your heals so they almost touch the floor
  • Alternative - Place a slightly raised block or weight disc under your toes for additional leverage

Muscles involved

  • Gastrocnemius
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