Preparation
For this exercise, you need a Smith machine and an elevation to stand upon. You can use a weight disc or a stable block. Adjust the height of the bar and position the elevation, so that you can easily press the bar out of the fixation while standing on the edge of the block. Load the bar with the weight according to plan. Check that the block cannot overturn
Start Position
With the weight on your shoulders let the heels sink down until you feel a nice stretch in the back of the lower legs. Keep the upper body tall and strong and the legs straight
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Lift the heels up
End Position
Stand on the toes as high as you can. Keep the highest position for a moment and try to press even higher
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Lower the heels again. Keep the calf muscles engaged to make the movement slow and controlled
Repeat
Back to the start position. Repeat for the planned number of times
Purpose
Построение сильных мышц икры. Сила, чтобы растянуть ногу или встать на носки. Укрепление мышц голени, особенно икроножные мышцы и камбаловидные мышцы