Hip Abduction Machine vs Walking Lunge
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions vs 474. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hip Abduction Machine and Walking Lunge and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Hip Abduction Machine vs Walking 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 474 for Walking Lunge.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hip Abduction Machine and Walking 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 Walking Lunge Differ
| What differs | Hip Abduction Machine | Walking Lunge |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | glutes and outer thighs | quads, hamstrings, and glutes |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 21,894 sessions | 474 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 Walking Lunge
Walking Lunge Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Step forward with one foot and lower yourself until the angle of both knees is 90 degrees.
- 2. Keep your chest open and your back straight as you return to the starting position.
- 3. Extend the opposite leg forward and proceed in the same manner.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body forward.
- 2. When bending your knees, please ensure that the knee of the foot you step forward with does not go beyond the foot.
- 3. Please make sure that your center of gravity does not lean too far forward.
For a full Walking Lunge guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Walking Lunge exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Hip Abduction Machine or Walking Lunge?
Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions against 474 for Walking 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 Walking Lunge work the same muscles?
Not quite. Hip Abduction Machine loads glutes and outer thighs, and Walking Lunge loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes.
What equipment do Hip Abduction Machine and Walking Lunge need?
Hip Abduction Machine needs a machine, and Walking Lunge needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Abduction Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Walking Lunge once your form holds up.
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