Hip Abduction Machine vs Box Jump
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions vs 53. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hip Abduction Machine and Box Jump and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Hip Abduction Machine vs Box Jump: 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 53 for Box Jump.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hip Abduction Machine and Box Jump 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 Box Jump Differ
| What differs | Hip Abduction Machine | Box Jump |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | glutes and outer thighs | quads, hamstrings, and glutes |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 21,894 sessions | 53 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 Box Jump
Box Jump Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Jump onto the box with both feet at the same time.
- 2. Jump back down with both feet at the same time and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to touch the ground with one foot at a time when landing.
- 2. Please be cautious of ankle injuries when jumping.
For a full Box Jump guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Box Jump exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Hip Abduction Machine or Box Jump?
Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions against 53 for Box Jump. 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 Box Jump work the same muscles?
Not quite. Hip Abduction Machine loads glutes and outer thighs, and Box Jump loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes.
What equipment do Hip Abduction Machine and Box Jump need?
Hip Abduction Machine needs a machine, and Box Jump needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Abduction Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Box Jump once your form holds up.
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