Glute Ham Raise vs Hip Thrust Machine
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Thrust Machine more often — 4,197 sessions vs 179. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Glute Ham Raise and Hip Thrust Machine and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Glute Ham Raise vs Hip Thrust Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hip Thrust Machine more often — 4,197 sessions compared to 179 for Glute Ham Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Glute Ham Raise and Hip Thrust Machine differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Glute Ham Raise and Hip Thrust Machine Differ
| What differs | Glute Ham Raise | Hip Thrust Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | hamstrings, glutes, and calves | glutes, quads, and hamstrings |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 179 sessions | 4,197 sessions |
How to Do Glute Ham Raise
Glute Ham Raise Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Use the thigh and glute muscles to lower your upper body until it is parallel to the floor.
- 2. Keep your core tightly engaged and raise your upper body back up.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
- 2. If your core strength is insufficient, do not push yourself to continue exercising.
For a full Glute Ham Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Glute Ham Raise exercise guide.
How to Do Hip Thrust Machine
Hip Thrust Machine Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Raise your pelvis until your knees are vertical and your body is horizontal to the ground.
- 2. Return to the starting position while resisting the weight.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your knees touch.
- 2. Please be careful not to tilt your head back.
- 3. Please keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
For a full Hip Thrust Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hip Thrust Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Glute Ham Raise or Hip Thrust Machine?
Planfit users log Hip Thrust Machine more often — 4,197 sessions against 179 for Glute Ham Raise. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Glute Ham Raise and Hip Thrust Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Glute Ham Raise loads hamstrings, glutes, and calves, and Hip Thrust Machine loads glutes, quads, and hamstrings.
What equipment do Glute Ham Raise and Hip Thrust Machine need?
Glute Ham Raise needs a machine, and Hip Thrust Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Thrust Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Glute Ham Raise once your form holds up.
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