Single-Leg Machine Calf Raise

Also known as: Single Leg Standing Calf Raise (Machine), One-Leg Machine Calf Raise

Single-Leg Machine Calf Raise is a isolation strength exercise using machine that trains the calves.

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Primary muscles: Calves

How to do it

1. Set up under the shoulder pads of a standing calf machine with the ball of one foot on the platform and the other foot tucked behind.
2. Lower the working heel as far as is comfortable to stretch the calf.
3. Drive up onto the ball of the foot to full height and pause.
4. Lower under control, complete the reps, then switch legs.

Track it with MyoAmigo

MyoAmigo pre-fills every set of the Single-Leg Machine Calf Raise from last time, charts your estimated 1RM trend so you can see strength move without testing a true max, and flags a stall with a concrete fix. It also credits this work toward your weekly Calves volume on the MyoMap heatmap. New to the movement? Start with picking a working weight and progressive overload.

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