Barbell Hip Thrust vs Box Squat
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Barbell Hip Thrust more often — 1,544 sessions vs 21. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Hip Thrust and Box Squat and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Barbell Hip Thrust vs Box Squat: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Barbell Hip Thrust more often — 1,544 sessions compared to 21 for Box Squat.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Hip Thrust and Box Squat differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Barbell Hip Thrust and Box Squat Differ
| What differs | Barbell Hip Thrust | Box Squat |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,544 sessions | 21 sessions |
How to Do Barbell Hip Thrust
Barbell Hip Thrust Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Raise your pelvis until your shins are vertical and your body is parallel to the ground.
- 2. Return to the starting position while resisting the weight.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you just lift the barbell, it may hurt, so please wrap it with a squat pad, towel, etc.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your knees come together.
- 3. Please be careful not to tilt your head back.
- 4. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your back.
For a full Barbell Hip Thrust guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Barbell Hip Thrust exercise guide.
How to Do Box Squat
Box Squat Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your waist straight, then bend at the hips to lower your buttocks down.
- 2. Sit down naturally until your knees bend and you touch the prepared object.
- 3. Stand up by pushing strongly through the center of your feet.
- 4. As your buttocks rise, straighten your knees and hips in sequence, and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body too far forward.
- 2. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
- 3. Don't excessively bend your waist while trying to keep it straight.
- 4. Please do not stick your hips too far back.
- 5. Make sure your feet do not come off the ground.
- 6. When standing up, please ensure your knees do not come together.
For a full Box Squat guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Box Squat exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Barbell Hip Thrust or Box Squat?
Planfit users log Barbell Hip Thrust more often — 1,544 sessions against 21 for Box Squat. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Barbell Hip Thrust and Box Squat need?
Barbell Hip Thrust needs a barbell, and Box Squat needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Barbell Hip Thrust is the easier place to start. Move to Box Squat once your form holds up.
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