Barbell Hip Thrust vs Seated One Leg Press
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
Contents
Barbell Hip Thrust is the easier place to start — difficulty 4 of 5 vs 5. Compare Leg form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Hip Thrust and Seated One Leg Press and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Barbell Hip Thrust vs Seated One Leg Press: 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 1,391 for Seated One Leg Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Hip Thrust and Seated One Leg Press 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 Seated One Leg Press Differ
| What differs | Barbell Hip Thrust | Seated One Leg Press |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a machine |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,544 sessions | 1,391 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 Seated One Leg Press
Seated One Leg Press Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Please bend from the hip joint to the knee while keeping your abdomen tight.
- 2. Go down until your thigh is perpendicular to your body.
- 3. Push while extending the hip joint, but only until the knee is slightly bent.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to fully extend your knees.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your knees spread apart.
- 3. Please be careful not to lift your hips off the equipment.
For a full Seated One Leg Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Seated One Leg Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Barbell Hip Thrust or Seated One Leg Press?
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.
What equipment do Barbell Hip Thrust and Seated One Leg Press need?
Barbell Hip Thrust needs a barbell, and Seated One Leg Press needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Barbell Hip Thrust is the easier place to start. Move to Seated One Leg Press once your form holds up.
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