Box Jump vs Hip Extension Machine
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Extension Machine more often — 524 sessions vs 53. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Box Jump and Hip Extension Machine and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Box Jump vs Hip Extension Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hip Extension Machine more often — 524 sessions compared to 53 for Box Jump.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Box Jump and Hip Extension Machine 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 Machine Differ
| What differs | Box Jump | Hip Extension Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | quads, hamstrings, and glutes | glutes and hamstrings |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 53 sessions | 524 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 Machine
Hip Extension Machine Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Please push your foot back.
- 2. Please slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. Please 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 Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hip Extension Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Box Jump or Hip Extension Machine?
Planfit users log Hip Extension Machine more often — 524 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 Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Box Jump loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes, and Hip Extension Machine loads glutes and hamstrings.
What equipment do Box Jump and Hip Extension Machine need?
Box Jump needs bodyweight only, and Hip Extension Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Extension Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Box Jump once your form holds up.
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