Single-Leg Machine Calf Raise

Movement pattern

Plantarflexion

Equipment

Selectorised / plate-loaded machine

Muscle groups

Calves

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation, push, one side at a time

Load

External load

Logged as

Reps

Muscles worked

Main muscles: Gastrocnemius, Soleus

Also works: Fibularis (peroneus) longus

Stabilisers: External abdominal oblique, Gluteus medius, Gluteus minimus, Internal abdominal oblique

More exercises for: Calf exercises

Alternatives by equipment

Alternatives listed in the exercise knowledge graph come first, then exercises with the same movement pattern that train the same muscles. Joint stress is the knowledge graph's rating, not medical advice.

Bodyweight

• Calf Raise Beginner
• Single-Leg Calf Raise Beginner

Dumbbells

• Single-Leg Dumbbell Calf Raise Intermediate
• Dumbbell Calf Raise Beginner

Barbell

• Single-Leg Barbell Calf Raise Intermediate
• Barbell Calf Raise Beginner

Machines

• Leg Press Calf Raise Beginner
• Seated Calf Raise Beginner
• Standing Calf Raise Beginner

Smith machine

• Smith Machine Calf Raise Beginner

How to program it

In a free plan with a muscle-building goal, the generator programs Single-Leg Machine Calf Raise as 3 sets of 10–15 reps. It uses double progression: once you reach 15 reps on every set, the load goes up by 5 kg the next week and you work back up the range.

Related exercises

Belongs to: Standing Calf Raise

Variation of: Standing Calf Raise

Other names

Liftosaur: Single Leg Calf Raise, Leverage Machine

Also called: Single-Leg Calf Extension (Machine), Single-Leg Calf Raise (Machine), Single-Leg Calf Raises (Machine), Single-Leg Heel Raise (Machine), Single-Leg Heel Raises (Machine), Single-Leg Machine Calf Extension, Single-Leg Machine Calf Raises, Single-Leg Machine Heel Raise, Single-Leg Machine Heel Raises

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Identifier: single-leg-machine-calf-raise

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