Hip Abduction Machine vs Barbell Hip Thrust
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions vs 1,544. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hip Abduction Machine and Barbell Hip Thrust and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Hip Abduction Machine vs Barbell Hip Thrust: 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 1,544 for Barbell Hip Thrust.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hip Abduction Machine and Barbell Hip Thrust differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Hip Abduction Machine and Barbell Hip Thrust Differ
| What differs | Hip Abduction Machine | Barbell Hip Thrust |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | glutes and outer thighs | glutes, quads, and hamstrings |
| Equipment | a machine | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 21,894 sessions | 1,544 sessions |
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.
How to Do Barbell Hip Thrust
Barbell Hip Thrust Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Raise your pelvis until your shins are vertical and your body is parallel to the ground.
- 2. Return to the starting position while resisting the weight.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you just lift the barbell, it may hurt, so please wrap it with a squat pad, towel, etc.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your knees come together.
- 3. Please be careful not to tilt your head back.
- 4. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your back.
For a full Barbell Hip Thrust guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Barbell Hip Thrust exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Hip Abduction Machine or Barbell Hip Thrust?
Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions against 1,544 for Barbell Hip Thrust. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Hip Abduction Machine and Barbell Hip Thrust work the same muscles?
Not quite. Hip Abduction Machine loads glutes and outer thighs, and Barbell Hip Thrust loads glutes, quads, and hamstrings.
What equipment do Hip Abduction Machine and Barbell Hip Thrust need?
Hip Abduction Machine needs a machine, and Barbell Hip Thrust needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Abduction Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Barbell Hip Thrust once your form holds up.
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