Box Jump vs Hip Extension
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Extension more often — 531 sessions vs 53. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Box Jump and Hip Extension and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Box Jump vs Hip Extension: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hip Extension more often — 531 sessions compared to 53 for Box Jump.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Box Jump and Hip Extension 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 Extension Differ
| What differs | Box Jump | Hip Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | quads, hamstrings, and glutes | glutes and hamstrings |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 53 sessions | 531 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 Extension
Hip Extension Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Raise your leg with the sole facing the sky.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. Proceed one side at a time or alternately.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your chest up to avoid bending your waist and engage your core.
For a full Hip Extension guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hip Extension exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Box Jump or Hip Extension?
Planfit users log Hip Extension more often — 531 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 Extension work the same muscles?
Not quite. Box Jump loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes, and Hip Extension loads glutes and hamstrings.
What equipment do Box Jump and Hip Extension need?
Box Jump needs bodyweight only, and Hip Extension needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Extension is the easier place to start. Move to Box Jump once your form holds up.
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