Hack Squat Machine vs Hip Abduction Machine
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
Contents
Hack Squat Machine works multiple joints at once, Hip Abduction Machine isolates — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 1. See which fits your Leg day.
Compare the benefits of Hack Squat Machine and Hip Abduction Machine and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Hack Squat Machine vs Hip Abduction Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions compared to 5,707 for Hack Squat Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hack Squat Machine and Hip Abduction Machine differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Hack Squat Machine and Hip Abduction Machine Differ
| What differs | Hack Squat Machine | Hip Abduction Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | quads, hamstrings, and glutes | glutes and outer thighs |
| Machine type | plate-loaded | pin-loaded |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 5,707 sessions | 21,894 sessions |
How to Do Hack Squat Machine
Hack Squat Machine Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your waist straight, then bend at the hip joint to lower your hips 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 hips rise, straighten your knees and hip joints in sequence, and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body excessively 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 push your hips too far back.
- 5. Make sure your feet do not come off the ground.
- 6. When standing up, please ensure your knees do not come together.
For a full Hack Squat Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hack Squat Machine exercise guide.
How to Do Hip Abduction Machine
Hip Abduction Machine Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Please push while tightening your outer glutes.
- 2. Please return to the starting position while resisting the weight.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to overextend your legs.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your knees touch.
For a full Hip Abduction Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hip Abduction Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Hack Squat Machine or Hip Abduction Machine?
Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions against 5,707 for Hack Squat Machine. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Hack Squat Machine and Hip Abduction Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Hack Squat Machine loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes, and Hip Abduction Machine loads glutes and outer thighs.
What equipment do Hack Squat Machine and Hip Abduction Machine need?
Hack Squat Machine needs a machine, and Hip Abduction Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Abduction Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Hack Squat Machine once your form holds up.
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