Hip Abduction Machine vs Seated One Leg Press
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions vs 1,391. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hip Abduction Machine and Seated One Leg Press and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Hip Abduction Machine vs Seated One Leg Press: 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 1,391 for Seated One Leg Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hip Abduction Machine and Seated One Leg Press 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 Seated One Leg Press Differ
| What differs | Hip Abduction Machine | Seated One Leg Press |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | glutes and outer thighs | quads, hamstrings, and glutes |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 21,894 sessions | 1,391 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 Seated One Leg Press
Seated One Leg Press Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Please bend from the hip joint to the knee while keeping your abdomen tight.
- 2. Go down until your thigh is perpendicular to your body.
- 3. Push while extending the hip joint, but only until the knee is slightly bent.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to fully extend your knees.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your knees spread apart.
- 3. Please be careful not to lift your hips off the equipment.
For a full Seated One Leg Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Seated One Leg Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Hip Abduction Machine or Seated One Leg Press?
Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions against 1,391 for Seated One Leg Press. 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 Seated One Leg Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Hip Abduction Machine loads glutes and outer thighs, and Seated One Leg Press loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes.
What equipment do Hip Abduction Machine and Seated One Leg Press need?
Hip Abduction Machine needs a machine, and Seated One Leg Press needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Abduction Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Seated One Leg Press once your form holds up.
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