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Exercise 1384 · REF AxFoqAD

Hack One Leg Calf Raise exercise animation

Hack One Leg Calf Raise

Category
Lower Legs
Equipment
Sled Machine
Target
Calves

Training one leg at a time on the hack machine adds unilateral loading to what's already a heavier-loading calf exercise than most bodyweight or dumbbell versions allow. It's useful for catching side-to-side calf imbalances that two-leg machine work can hide.

How to Do the Hack One Leg Calf Raise

  1. Adjust the sled machine to an appropriate weight.
  2. Stand on the sled machine with one foot, keeping the other foot off the ground.
  3. Hold onto the handles for stability.
  4. Raise your heel as high as possible, lifting your body up on the ball of your foot.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
  7. Switch legs and repeat the exercise.

Muscles Worked

The Hack One Leg Calf Raise primarily targets the Calves, with Hamstrings as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Glutes.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have sled machine? These target the same calves with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Hack One Leg Calf Raise work?
The Hack One Leg Calf Raise primarily targets the calves, with the hamstrings and glutes assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Hack One Leg Calf Raise?
The Hack One Leg Calf Raise is done with a sled machine.
What's a good alternative to the Hack One Leg Calf Raise?
If you don't have access to a sled machine, the Ankle Circles targets the same calves using body weight instead.