Smith Seated Calf Raise

Position a bench or a calf raise block under the Smith machine bar.

Sit on the bench with your feet flat on the block, ensuring your knees are bent at approximately 90 degrees.

Ensure that your knees remain stationary and do not move during the exercise to focus on calf activation.

Keep your core engaged to maintain stability and prevent unnecessary movement.

Bouncing through the repetitions instead of pausing and controlling the heel descent.

Moving the knees or shifting the bar instead of isolating ankle movement.

Using only a short range rather than lowering and raising the heels with control.