Glute Kick Back vs Seated One Leg Press
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
Contents
Glute Kick Back is the easier place to start — difficulty 1 of 5 vs 5. Compare Leg form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Glute Kick Back and Seated One Leg Press and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Glute Kick Back 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 1,065 for Glute Kick Back.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Glute Kick Back 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 Kick Back and Seated One Leg Press Differ
| What differs | Glute Kick Back | Seated One Leg Press |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | glutes and hamstrings | quads, hamstrings, and glutes |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,065 sessions | 1,391 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 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 Kick Back or Seated One Leg Press?
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 Seated One Leg Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Glute Kick Back loads glutes and hamstrings, and Seated One Leg Press loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes.
What equipment do Glute Kick Back and Seated One Leg Press need?
Glute Kick Back needs bodyweight only, and Seated One Leg Press needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Glute Kick Back is the easier place to start. Move to Seated One Leg Press once your form holds up.
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