Smith-Forged Calves
No calf machine? No problem! Use the Smith machine.
As you likely know, I'm a big believer in the benefits of the Smith machine.
After all, it offers so many benefits and provides the opportunity to do a number of unique exercise.
Here are just a few examples.
Smith machine hip thrust – to see the video for this exercise click on the link below:
https://www.jimstoppani.com/home/videos/smith-machine-hip-thrustmedium-1
Smith machine crunch – to see the video for this exercise click on the link below:
https://www.jimstoppani.com/home/videos/smithmachinecrunchmedium
Smith machine curl throw– to see the video for this
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