Hip Abduction Machine vs Box Squat
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions vs 21. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hip Abduction Machine and Box Squat and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Hip Abduction Machine vs Box 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 21 for Box Squat.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hip Abduction Machine and Box 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 Box Squat Differ
| What differs | Hip Abduction Machine | Box Squat |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | glutes and outer thighs | quads, hamstrings, and glutes |
| Equipment | a machine | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 21,894 sessions | 21 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 Squat
Box Squat Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your waist straight, then bend at the hips to lower your buttocks down.
- 2. Sit down naturally until your knees bend and you touch the prepared object.
- 3. Stand up by pushing strongly through the center of your feet.
- 4. As your buttocks rise, straighten your knees and hips in sequence, and return 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 come off the ground.
- 6. When standing up, please ensure your knees do not come together.
For a full Box Squat guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Box Squat exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Hip Abduction Machine or Box Squat?
Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions against 21 for Box 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 Box Squat work the same muscles?
Not quite. Hip Abduction Machine loads glutes and outer thighs, and Box Squat loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes.
What equipment do Hip Abduction Machine and Box Squat need?
Hip Abduction Machine needs a machine, and Box Squat needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Abduction Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Box Squat once your form holds up.
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