Seated Calf Extension

Also known as: Machine Calf Extension

Progression Highlights

Starting Suggestions

Steady Opener360 lbs

Match your last starting set to groove technique.

  • • Last top set: 400 lbs × 10 reps.
  • • 88% of Modern Era PR.
Progression Push378 lbs

Nudge the load forward while staying crisp.

  • • 92% of Modern Era PR.
Trend & Recovery
MomentumNear PR
Volume TrendDOWN · -43.2%
Days Since Last Session3
% of Modern Era PR97.6%
Days Since PR118

Recent Workouts

LastJan 12(3d ago)
360→400 lbs
3 sets · 34 reps · 12,880 vol
-1Jan 11(4d ago)
300→350 lbs
2 sets · 24 reps · 7,800 vol
-2Jan 9(6d ago)
370→410 lbs
4 sets · 48 reps · 18,960 vol
-3Jan 2(13d ago)
360→410 lbs
4 sets · 48 reps · 18,600 vol
-4Dec 22, 2025(24d ago)
340→410 lbs
5 sets · 60 reps · 22,680 vol

PR Progression (Modern Era)

410 lbJan 9(6d ago)
2 sets24 reps9,840 vol
410 lbSep 19, 2025(118d ago)
1 set12 reps4,920 vol
400 lbAug 5, 2025(163d ago)
1 set12 reps4,800 vol
390 lbAug 1, 2025(167d ago)
1 set12 reps4,680 vol
380 lbJul 24, 2025(175d ago)
1 set12 reps4,560 vol
360 lbJul 19, 2025(180d ago)
1 set12 reps4,320 vol

Rep Range Records

1RM574 lbs · 12 repsSep 19, 2025 (118d ago)(from 410 lbs)
3RM—
5RM—
8RM280 lbs · 8 repsOct 28, 2025 (79d ago)
10RM400 lbs · 10 repsJan 12 (3d ago)
12RM410 lbs · 12 repsSep 19, 2025 (118d ago)

Frequently Paired

  1. 1.
    Hip Belt Squats
    33% of sessions
  2. 2.
    Dumbbell Split Squat
    16% of sessions
  3. 3.
    Abductor Machine
    36% of sessions
  4. 4.
    Adductor Machine
    36% of sessions
  5. 5.
    Leg Extensions
    47% of sessions
  6. 6.
    Cable Hip Abduction
    11% of sessions
  7. 7.
    2-Legged Tibia Machine
    9% of sessions
  8. 8.
    Tibia Machine
    16% of sessions
  9. 9.
    Seated Leg Curl
    31% of sessions
  10. 10.
    Lying Leg Curls
    20% of sessions
Action: Try 415 lbs, aim for 6+ reps
(30 days)410 lbsM12-222025-12-22
(60 days)410 lbsM12-222025-12-22
(90 days)410 lbsM12-222025-12-22
(180 days)410 lbsF9-192025-09-19
(365 days)410 lbsF9-192025-09-19
(Modern Era)410 lbsF9-192025-09-19
Exercise Type
Strength - Weight (lbs), Reps
Primary
Legs
Equipment
Machine
Avg. Weight Lifted
267.3
Avg. Improvement
1.93
Highest Weight (Modern Era)
410 lbs 2025-09-19
Latest Weight
400 lbs 2026-01-12
Lowest Weight
70 lbs 2018-09-04 10:57:59
Days
45
Sets
176
Gap
10
Highest Volume (Modern Era)
5000 2025-10-07
Reps avg. improvement
0.07

Workout History

M1-123 sets
360 lb
12
380 lb
12
400 lb
10
PR: 410 (118 days ago) [98%]
U1-112 sets
300 lb
12
350 lb
12
PR: 410 (118 days ago) [85%]
F1-94 sets
370 lb
12
390 lb
12
410 lb
12
410 lb
12
PR: 410 (118 days ago) [100%]
F1-24 sets
360 lb
12
380 lb
12
400 lb
12
410 lb
12
PR: 410 (118 days ago) [100%]
M12-225 sets
340 lb
12
360 lb
12
380 lb
12
400 lb
12
410 lb
12
PR: 410 (118 days ago) [100%]
U12-144 sets
330 lb
12
350 lb
12
370 lb
12
390 lb
12
PR: 410 (118 days ago) [95%]