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Smith Calf Raise Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

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Calf Raise Clap demonstration

Calf Raise Clap
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Calf Raise from Deficit with Chair Supported demonstration

Calf Raise from Deficit with Chair Supported
3
Lying Calf Stretch demonstration

Lying Calf Stretch
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Standing Calf Raise demonstration

Standing Calf Raise
5
Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise demonstration

Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise
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Dumbbell Standing Single Leg Calf Raise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Single Leg Calf Raise
7
Heel Press demonstration

Heel Press
8
Barbell Standing Calf Raise demonstration

Barbell Standing Calf Raise
9
Calf Raises demonstration

Calf Raises
10
Kettlebell Standing Calf Raise demonstration

Kettlebell Standing Calf Raise
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Lever Seated Calf Raise demonstration

Lever Seated Calf Raise
12
Seated Calf Stretch demonstration

Seated Calf Stretch

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Smith Calf Raise trains

Primary Gastrocnemius Soleus

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