Leg Extension vs Machine Calf Raise

Gender

♂ Male

♀ Female

Weight Unit

Overall comparison

The daily number of leg extension lifts entered on Strength Level is greater than the daily number of machine calf raise lifts.

Metric	Leg Extension	Machine Calf Raise	Difference	Percent
Daily count	127	20	↑107	↑535%
Total lifts entered	156,665	98,324	↑58,341	↑59%

The average leg extension entered by men on Strength Level is less heavy than the average machine calf raise.

The bodyweight of men entering leg extension lifts on Strength Level is on average less heavy than those entering machine calf raise lifts.

Metric	Leg Extension	Machine Calf Raise	Difference	Percent
Average lift	214.6 lb	290.5 lb	↓76 lb	↓26%
Elite lift	426.4 lb	666.4 lb	↓240.1 lb	↓36%
Average bodyweight	170.1 lb	171.3 lb	↓1.2 lb	↓1%
Lifts analysed	40,618	25,167	↑15,451	↑61%

The average leg extension entered by women on Strength Level is less heavy than the average machine calf raise.

The bodyweight of women entering leg extension lifts on Strength Level is on average heavier than those entering machine calf raise lifts.

Metric	Leg Extension	Machine Calf Raise	Difference	Percent
Average lift	126.1 lb	177.2 lb	↓51.2 lb	↓29%
Elite lift	271.9 lb	447.6 lb	↓175.7 lb	↓39%
Average bodyweight	143.5 lb	142.4 lb	↑1 lb	↑1%
Lifts analysed	12,448	4,050	↑8,398	↑207%

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