Box Jump vs Smith Machine Wide Squat
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Smith Machine Wide Squat more often — 636 sessions vs 53. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Box Jump and Smith Machine Wide Squat and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Box Jump vs Smith Machine Wide Squat: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Smith Machine Wide Squat more often — 636 sessions compared to 53 for Box Jump.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Box Jump and Smith Machine Wide Squat 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 Smith Machine Wide Squat Differ
| What differs | Box Jump | Smith Machine Wide Squat |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | quads, hamstrings, and glutes | glutes, hamstrings, and inner thighs |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 53 sessions | 636 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 Smith Machine Wide Squat
Smith Machine Wide Squat Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your waist straight, then bend at the hip joint to lower your hips down.
- 2. Allow your knees to bend naturally until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
- 3. Push strongly through the center of your feet to rise up.
- 4. As your hips rise, straighten your knees and hip joints in sequence, returning to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body too far forward.
- 2. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
- 3. Don't excessively bend your waist while trying to keep it straight.
- 4. Please do not stick your hips too far back.
- 5. Make sure your feet do not lift off the ground.
- 6. When standing up, please ensure your knees do not come together.
For a full Smith Machine Wide Squat guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Smith Machine Wide Squat exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Box Jump or Smith Machine Wide Squat?
Planfit users log Smith Machine Wide Squat more often — 636 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 Smith Machine Wide Squat work the same muscles?
Not quite. Box Jump loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes, and Smith Machine Wide Squat loads glutes, hamstrings, and inner thighs.
What equipment do Box Jump and Smith Machine Wide Squat need?
Box Jump needs bodyweight only, and Smith Machine Wide Squat needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Smith Machine Wide Squat is the easier place to start. Move to Box Jump once your form holds up.
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