Cross Lunge vs Hip Extension Machine
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cross Lunge more often — 2,196 sessions vs 524. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cross Lunge and Hip Extension Machine and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Cross Lunge vs Hip Extension Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cross Lunge more often — 2,196 sessions compared to 524 for Hip Extension Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cross Lunge 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 Cross Lunge and Hip Extension Machine Differ
| What differs | Cross Lunge | Hip Extension Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | quads, glutes, and outer thighs | glutes and hamstrings |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,196 sessions | 524 sessions |
How to Do Cross Lunge
Cross Lunge Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Move one leg behind the other leg to cross the two legs while bending your knees.
- 2. Keep your upper body facing forward without turning.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 4. Proceed one side at a time or alternately.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body forward.
- 2. Please make sure that your center of gravity does not lean too far forward.
For a full Cross Lunge guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cross Lunge 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, Cross Lunge or Hip Extension Machine?
Planfit users log Cross Lunge more often — 2,196 sessions against 524 for Hip Extension Machine. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Cross Lunge and Hip Extension Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Cross Lunge loads quads, glutes, and outer thighs, and Hip Extension Machine loads glutes and hamstrings.
What equipment do Cross Lunge and Hip Extension Machine need?
Cross Lunge 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 Cross Lunge once your form holds up.
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