Glute Kick Back vs Hip Abduction
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Glute Kick Back and Hip Abduction are close in use — 1,065 vs 873 sessions logged. What separates them is Leg loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Glute Kick Back and Hip Abduction and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Glute Kick Back vs Hip Abduction: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Glute Kick Back more often — 1,065 sessions compared to 873 for Hip Abduction.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Glute Kick Back and Hip Abduction differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Glute Kick Back and Hip Abduction Differ
| What differs | Glute Kick Back | Hip Abduction |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | glutes and hamstrings | glutes and outer thighs |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,065 sessions | 873 sessions |
How to Do Glute Kick Back
Glute Kick Back Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Extend one leg back and lift it up to head level.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. Please proceed one side at a time or alternately.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Keep your chest up to avoid bending your waist, and engage your core.
- 2. Be careful not to bend your elbows.
For a full Glute Kick Back guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Glute Kick Back exercise guide.
How to Do Hip Abduction
Hip Abduction Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Straighten the knee of the leg above and lift it using the outer hip muscles.
- 2. Raise the leg so that it is at an angle of more than 60 degrees from the floor.
- 3. After finishing one side, proceed with the opposite leg in the same way.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to shake your body.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to avoid putting strain on your lower back.
For a full Hip Abduction guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hip Abduction exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Glute Kick Back or Hip Abduction?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Leg, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Glute Kick Back and Hip Abduction work the same muscles?
Not quite. Glute Kick Back loads glutes and hamstrings, and Hip Abduction loads glutes and outer thighs.
What equipment do Glute Kick Back and Hip Abduction need?
Glute Kick Back needs bodyweight only, and Hip Abduction needs bodyweight only.
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