Calf Raise vs Seated Calf Raise Machine
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Calf Raise more often — 1,215 sessions vs 588. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Calf Raise and Seated Calf Raise Machine and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Calf Raise vs Seated Calf Raise Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Calf Raise more often — 1,215 sessions compared to 588 for Seated Calf Raise Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Calf Raise and Seated Calf Raise Machine differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Calf Raise and Seated Calf Raise Machine Differ
| What differs | Calf Raise | Seated Calf Raise Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | calves, hamstrings, and glutes | calves |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,215 sessions | 588 sessions |
How to Do Calf Raise
Calf Raise Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Please raise your heels as high as possible to contract your calf muscles.
- 2. Please hold while resisting the weight, making sure your heels do not touch the ground.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If it is difficult to maintain your balance, support yourself with your hand on a wall or object.
- 2. Since strain may be placed on your ankle or Achilles tendon (the tendon at the back of your calf and heel), do not lower yourself quickly, and if you feel pain, perform the exercise with just your body weight.
For a full Calf Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Calf Raise exercise guide.
How to Do Seated Calf Raise Machine
Seated Calf Raise Machine Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Please raise your heels as high as possible to contract your calf muscles.
- 2. Please hold while resisting the weight, making sure your heels do not touch the ground.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your knees spread apart.
- 2. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
For a full Seated Calf Raise Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Seated Calf Raise Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Calf Raise or Seated Calf Raise Machine?
Planfit users log Calf Raise more often — 1,215 sessions against 588 for Seated Calf Raise Machine. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Calf Raise and Seated Calf Raise Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Calf Raise loads calves, hamstrings, and glutes, and Seated Calf Raise Machine loads calves.
What equipment do Calf Raise and Seated Calf Raise Machine need?
Calf Raise needs bodyweight only, and Seated Calf Raise Machine needs a machine.
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