Box Jump vs One Leg Barbell Hipthrust
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
Contents
One Leg Barbell Hipthrust is the easier place to start — difficulty 4 of 5 vs 5. Compare Leg form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Box Jump and One Leg Barbell Hipthrust and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Box Jump vs One Leg Barbell Hipthrust: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Box Jump more often — 53 sessions compared to 41 for One Leg Barbell Hipthrust.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Box Jump and One Leg Barbell Hipthrust 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 One Leg Barbell Hipthrust Differ
| What differs | Box Jump | One Leg Barbell Hipthrust |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a barbell |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 53 sessions | 41 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 One Leg Barbell Hipthrust
One Leg Barbell Hipthrust Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Raise your pelvis until your shins are vertical and your body is horizontal to the ground.
- 2. While raising your pelvis, lift one knee as well.
- 3. Return to the starting position while resisting the weight.
- 4. Proceed one side at a time or alternately.
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 One Leg Barbell Hipthrust guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Leg Barbell Hipthrust exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Box Jump or One Leg Barbell Hipthrust?
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 Box Jump and One Leg Barbell Hipthrust need?
Box Jump needs bodyweight only, and One Leg Barbell Hipthrust needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
One Leg Barbell Hipthrust is the easier place to start. Move to Box Jump once your form holds up.
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