Hip Abduction Machine vs Barbell Narrow Squat
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions vs 46. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hip Abduction Machine and Barbell Narrow Squat and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Hip Abduction Machine vs Barbell Narrow Squat: 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 46 for Barbell Narrow Squat.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hip Abduction Machine and Barbell Narrow Squat 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 Narrow Squat Differ
| What differs | Hip Abduction Machine | Barbell Narrow Squat |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | glutes and outer thighs | quads, hamstrings, and outer thighs |
| Equipment | a machine | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 21,894 sessions | 46 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 Narrow Squat
Barbell Narrow Squat Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your waist straight while bending at the hips to lower your buttocks down.
- 2. Allow your knees to bend naturally until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
- 3. Push strongly through the center of your feet to rise.
- 4. As your buttocks rise, straighten your knees and hips in sequence, returning to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body too far 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 stick your hips too far back.
- 5. Make sure your feet do not lift off the ground.
- 6. When standing up, please ensure your knees do not come together.
For a full Barbell Narrow Squat guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Barbell Narrow Squat exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Hip Abduction Machine or Barbell Narrow Squat?
Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions against 46 for Barbell Narrow Squat. 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 Narrow Squat work the same muscles?
Not quite. Hip Abduction Machine loads glutes and outer thighs, and Barbell Narrow Squat loads quads, hamstrings, and outer thighs.
What equipment do Hip Abduction Machine and Barbell Narrow Squat need?
Hip Abduction Machine needs a machine, and Barbell Narrow Squat needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Abduction Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Barbell Narrow Squat once your form holds up.
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