Hip Abduction Machine vs Cross Lunge
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions vs 2,196. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hip Abduction Machine and Cross Lunge and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Hip Abduction Machine vs Cross Lunge: 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 2,196 for Cross Lunge.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hip Abduction Machine and Cross Lunge 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 Cross Lunge Differ
| What differs | Hip Abduction Machine | Cross Lunge |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | glutes and outer thighs | quads, glutes, and outer thighs |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 21,894 sessions | 2,196 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 Cross Lunge
Cross Lunge Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Move one leg behind the other leg to cross the two legs while bending your knees.
- 2. Keep your upper body facing forward without turning.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 4. Proceed one side at a time or alternately.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body forward.
- 2. Please make sure that your center of gravity does not lean too far forward.
For a full Cross Lunge guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cross Lunge exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Hip Abduction Machine or Cross Lunge?
Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions against 2,196 for Cross Lunge. 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 Cross Lunge work the same muscles?
Not quite. Hip Abduction Machine loads glutes and outer thighs, and Cross Lunge loads quads, glutes, and outer thighs.
What equipment do Hip Abduction Machine and Cross Lunge need?
Hip Abduction Machine needs a machine, and Cross Lunge needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Abduction Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Cross Lunge once your form holds up.
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