Box Jump vs Hip Abduction
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Abduction more often — 873 sessions vs 53. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Box Jump and Hip Abduction and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Box Jump vs Hip Abduction: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hip Abduction more often — 873 sessions compared to 53 for Box Jump.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Box Jump and Hip Abduction differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Box Jump and Hip Abduction Differ
| What differs | Box Jump | Hip Abduction |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | quads, hamstrings, and glutes | glutes and outer thighs |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 53 sessions | 873 sessions |
How to Do Box Jump
Box Jump Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Jump onto the box with both feet at the same time.
- 2. Jump back down with both feet at the same time and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to touch the ground with one foot at a time when landing.
- 2. Please be cautious of ankle injuries when jumping.
For a full Box Jump guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Box Jump exercise guide.
How to Do Hip Abduction
Hip Abduction Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Straighten the knee of the leg above and lift it using the outer hip muscles.
- 2. Raise the leg so that it is at an angle of more than 60 degrees from the floor.
- 3. After finishing one side, proceed with the opposite leg in the same way.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to shake your body.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to avoid putting strain on your lower back.
For a full Hip Abduction guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hip Abduction exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Box Jump or Hip Abduction?
Planfit users log Hip Abduction more often — 873 sessions against 53 for Box Jump. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Box Jump and Hip Abduction work the same muscles?
Not quite. Box Jump loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes, and Hip Abduction loads glutes and outer thighs.
What equipment do Box Jump and Hip Abduction need?
Box Jump needs bodyweight only, and Hip Abduction needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Abduction is the easier place to start. Move to Box Jump once your form holds up.
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