How to do this exercise
- Step:1 Position yourself on the floor under the smith machine bar, facing away from the machine.
- Step:2 Place the balls of your feet on a raised surface, such as a weight plate or block.
- Step:3 Position the smith machine bar across your lower legs, just above your ankles.
- Step:4 Hold onto the bar with your hands for stability.
- Step:5 Raise your heels off the ground by extending your ankles, lifting your body up.
- Step:6 Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
- Step:7 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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