Hip Abduction Machine vs One Leg Knee Up
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions vs 1,113. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hip Abduction Machine and One Leg Knee Up and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Hip Abduction Machine vs One Leg Knee Up: 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 1,113 for One Leg Knee Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hip Abduction Machine and One Leg Knee Up 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 One Leg Knee Up Differ
| What differs | Hip Abduction Machine | One Leg Knee Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | glutes and outer thighs | quads, abs, and hamstrings |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 21,894 sessions | 1,113 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 One Leg Knee Up
One Leg Knee Up Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Lift one knee forward and touch it with both hands.
- 2. Please do the same on the other side.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to let your legs spread apart.
For a full One Leg Knee Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Leg Knee Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Hip Abduction Machine or One Leg Knee Up?
Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions against 1,113 for One Leg Knee Up. 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 One Leg Knee Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Hip Abduction Machine loads glutes and outer thighs, and One Leg Knee Up loads quads, abs, and hamstrings.
What equipment do Hip Abduction Machine and One Leg Knee Up need?
Hip Abduction Machine needs a machine, and One Leg Knee Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Abduction Machine is the easier place to start. Move to One Leg Knee Up once your form holds up.
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