One Leg Knee Up vs Seated Calf Raise Machine
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
Contents
One Leg Knee Up is the easier place to start — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 5. Compare Leg form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of One Leg Knee Up and Seated Calf Raise Machine and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
One Leg Knee Up vs Seated Calf Raise Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log One Leg Knee Up more often — 1,103 sessions compared to 588 for Seated Calf Raise Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. One Leg Knee Up 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 One Leg Knee Up and Seated Calf Raise Machine Differ
| What differs | One Leg Knee Up | Seated Calf Raise Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | quads, abs, and hamstrings | calves |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,103 sessions | 588 sessions |
How to Do One Leg Knee Up
One Leg Knee Up Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Lift one knee forward and touch it with both hands.
- 2. Please do the same on the other side.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to let your legs spread apart.
For a full One Leg Knee Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Leg Knee Up 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, One Leg Knee Up or Seated Calf Raise Machine?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Leg, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do One Leg Knee Up and Seated Calf Raise Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. One Leg Knee Up loads quads, abs, and hamstrings, and Seated Calf Raise Machine loads calves.
What equipment do One Leg Knee Up and Seated Calf Raise Machine need?
One Leg Knee Up needs bodyweight only, and Seated Calf Raise Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
One Leg Knee Up is the easier place to start. Move to Seated Calf Raise Machine once your form holds up.
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