Hip Abduction Machine vs Hip Abduction
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions vs 873. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hip Abduction Machine and Hip Abduction and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Hip Abduction Machine vs Hip Abduction: 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 873 for Hip Abduction.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hip Abduction Machine and Hip Abduction 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 Hip Abduction Differ
| What differs | Hip Abduction Machine | Hip Abduction |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 21,894 sessions | 873 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 Hip Abduction
Hip Abduction Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Straighten the knee of the leg above and lift it using the outer hip muscles.
- 2. Raise the leg so that it is at an angle of more than 60 degrees from the floor.
- 3. After finishing one side, proceed with the opposite leg in the same way.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to shake your body.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to avoid putting strain on your lower back.
For a full Hip Abduction guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hip Abduction exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Hip Abduction Machine or Hip Abduction?
Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions against 873 for Hip Abduction. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Hip Abduction Machine and Hip Abduction need?
Hip Abduction Machine needs a machine, and Hip Abduction needs bodyweight only.
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