Dumbbell Sumo Squat vs Hip Adduction Machine
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Dumbbell Sumo Squat works multiple joints at once, Hip Adduction Machine isolates — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 1. See which fits your Leg day.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Sumo Squat and Hip Adduction Machine and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Dumbbell Sumo Squat vs Hip Adduction Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hip Adduction Machine more often — 19,624 sessions compared to 3,711 for Dumbbell Sumo Squat.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Sumo Squat and Hip Adduction Machine differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Dumbbell Sumo Squat and Hip Adduction Machine Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Sumo Squat | Hip Adduction Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | hamstrings, quads, and glutes | inner thighs |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 3,711 sessions | 19,624 sessions |
How to Do Dumbbell Sumo Squat
Dumbbell Sumo Squat Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your back straight, then bend at the hips to lower your buttocks down.
- 2. Lower yourself until your knees naturally bend and your thighs are vertical to your body.
- 3. Push strongly through the center of your feet to rise up.
- 4. As your buttocks rise, straighten your knees and hips 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 buttocks 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 Dumbbell Sumo Squat guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Sumo Squat exercise guide.
How to Do Hip Adduction Machine
Hip Adduction Machine Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Squeeze your inner thighs and bring your knees together until they almost touch the pad.
- 2. Resist the weight and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to fully extend your legs.
- 2. Please be careful not to let the pad touch.
For a full Hip Adduction Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hip Adduction Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Dumbbell Sumo Squat or Hip Adduction Machine?
Planfit users log Hip Adduction Machine more often — 19,624 sessions against 3,711 for Dumbbell Sumo Squat. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Dumbbell Sumo Squat and Hip Adduction Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Dumbbell Sumo Squat loads hamstrings, quads, and glutes, and Hip Adduction Machine loads inner thighs.
What equipment do Dumbbell Sumo Squat and Hip Adduction Machine need?
Dumbbell Sumo Squat needs a dumbbell, and Hip Adduction Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Adduction Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Dumbbell Sumo Squat once your form holds up.
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