Hip Extension vs Hip Extension Machine
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Hip Extension and Hip Extension Machine are close in use — 530 vs 524 sessions logged. What separates them is Leg loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Hip Extension and Hip Extension Machine and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Hip Extension vs Hip Extension Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hip Extension more often — 530 sessions compared to 524 for Hip Extension Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hip Extension and Hip Extension Machine differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Hip Extension and Hip Extension Machine Differ
| What differs | Hip Extension | Hip Extension Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 530 sessions | 524 sessions |
How to Do Hip Extension
Hip Extension Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Raise your leg with the sole facing the sky.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. Proceed one side at a time or alternately.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your chest up to avoid bending your waist and engage your core.
For a full Hip Extension guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hip Extension exercise guide.
How to Do Hip Extension Machine
Hip Extension Machine Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Please push your foot back.
- 2. Please slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. Please proceed one side at a time or alternately.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your chest up to avoid bending your waist and engage your core.
For a full Hip Extension Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hip Extension Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Hip Extension or Hip Extension Machine?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Leg, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Hip Extension and Hip Extension Machine need?
Hip Extension needs bodyweight only, and Hip Extension Machine needs a machine.
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