Hip Abduction Machine vs Side Lunge
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions vs 2,121. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hip Abduction Machine and Side Lunge and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Hip Abduction Machine vs Side 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 2,121 for Side Lunge.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hip Abduction Machine and Side 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 Side Lunge Differ
| What differs | Hip Abduction Machine | Side 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 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 21,894 sessions | 2,121 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 Side Lunge
Side Lunge Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Move one foot to the side and shift your weight.
- 2. Bend the knee of the moved leg and keep the opposite leg straight.
- 3. Apply pressure to the center of the bent knee and slowly rise back to the starting position.
- 4. Repeat the same on the opposite side.
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 shift too much to the side.
For a full Side Lunge guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Side Lunge exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Hip Abduction Machine or Side Lunge?
Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions against 2,121 for Side 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 Side Lunge work the same muscles?
Not quite. Hip Abduction Machine loads glutes and outer thighs, and Side Lunge loads quads, glutes, and outer thighs.
What equipment do Hip Abduction Machine and Side Lunge need?
Hip Abduction Machine needs a machine, and Side Lunge needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Abduction Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Side Lunge once your form holds up.
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