Glute Ham Raise vs Seated One Leg Press
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Seated One Leg Press more often — 1,391 sessions vs 179. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Glute Ham Raise and Seated One Leg Press and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Glute Ham Raise vs Seated One Leg Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Seated One Leg Press more often — 1,391 sessions compared to 179 for Glute Ham Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Glute Ham Raise and Seated One Leg Press 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 Seated One Leg Press Differ
| What differs | Glute Ham Raise | Seated One Leg Press |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | hamstrings, glutes, and calves | quads, hamstrings, and glutes |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 179 sessions | 1,391 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 Seated One Leg Press
Seated One Leg Press Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Please bend from the hip joint to the knee while keeping your abdomen tight.
- 2. Go down until your thigh is perpendicular to your body.
- 3. Push while extending the hip joint, but only until the knee is slightly bent.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to fully extend your knees.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your knees spread apart.
- 3. Please be careful not to lift your hips off the equipment.
For a full Seated One Leg Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Seated One Leg Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Glute Ham Raise or Seated One Leg Press?
Planfit users log Seated One Leg Press more often — 1,391 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 Seated One Leg Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Glute Ham Raise loads hamstrings, glutes, and calves, and Seated One Leg Press loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes.
What equipment do Glute Ham Raise and Seated One Leg Press need?
Glute Ham Raise needs a machine, and Seated One Leg Press needs a machine.
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