Hip Abduction Machine vs Sumo Deadlift
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions vs 1,151. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hip Abduction Machine and Sumo Deadlift and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Hip Abduction Machine vs Sumo Deadlift: 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 1,151 for Sumo Deadlift.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hip Abduction Machine and Sumo Deadlift 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 Sumo Deadlift Differ
| What differs | Hip Abduction Machine | Sumo Deadlift |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | glutes and outer thighs | glutes, back, quads, and hamstrings |
| Equipment | a machine | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 21,894 sessions | 1,151 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 Sumo Deadlift
Sumo Deadlift Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Move your hips back while lifting the barbell forward.
- 2. Push against the floor and apply pressure to the center of your feet.
- 3. When you are fully upright, puff out your chest and contract your entire posterior.
- 4. Move your hips back again and bend your knees to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please keep your chest open so that your shoulders do not hunch forward.
- 2. Engage your core to prevent your lower back from rounding.
- 3. Be careful not to let your knees collapse inward when standing up.
- 4. Do not excessively arch your back while trying to keep it straight.
For a full Sumo Deadlift guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Sumo Deadlift exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Hip Abduction Machine or Sumo Deadlift?
Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions against 1,151 for Sumo Deadlift. 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 Sumo Deadlift work the same muscles?
Not quite. Hip Abduction Machine loads glutes and outer thighs, and Sumo Deadlift loads glutes, back, quads, and hamstrings.
What equipment do Hip Abduction Machine and Sumo Deadlift need?
Hip Abduction Machine needs a machine, and Sumo Deadlift needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Abduction Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Sumo Deadlift once your form holds up.
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