Hip Abduction Machine vs Pendulum Squat
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions vs 318. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hip Abduction Machine and Pendulum Squat and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Hip Abduction Machine vs Pendulum 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 318 for Pendulum Squat.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hip Abduction Machine and Pendulum 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 Pendulum Squat Differ
| What differs | Hip Abduction Machine | Pendulum Squat |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | glutes and outer thighs | quads, hamstrings, and glutes |
| Machine type | pin-loaded | plate-loaded |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 21,894 sessions | 318 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 Pendulum Squat
Pendulum Squat Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Slowly lower yourself down into a deep squat by bending your knees and hips together.
- 2. When your thighs are parallel to the floor or lower, please pause for a moment.
- 3. Push the floor with the entire foot to straighten your legs and slowly rise back to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your knees come too far inward or your toes extend too much.
- 2. Engage your core to prevent your back from excessively bending or twisting, and start with a weight that allows you to maintain proper form rather than a very heavy one.
For a full Pendulum Squat guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Pendulum Squat exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Hip Abduction Machine or Pendulum Squat?
Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions against 318 for Pendulum 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 Pendulum Squat work the same muscles?
Not quite. Hip Abduction Machine loads glutes and outer thighs, and Pendulum Squat loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes.
What equipment do Hip Abduction Machine and Pendulum Squat need?
Hip Abduction Machine needs a machine, and Pendulum Squat needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Abduction Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Pendulum Squat once your form holds up.
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