Hip Extension vs Seated One Leg Press
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Seated One Leg Press more often — 1,391 sessions vs 530. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hip Extension and Seated One Leg Press and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Hip Extension vs Seated One Leg Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Seated One Leg Press more often — 1,391 sessions compared to 530 for Hip Extension.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hip Extension and Seated One Leg Press 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 Seated One Leg Press Differ
| What differs | Hip Extension | Seated One Leg Press |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | glutes and hamstrings | quads, hamstrings, and glutes |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 530 sessions | 1,391 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 Seated One Leg Press
Seated One Leg Press Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Please bend from the hip joint to the knee while keeping your abdomen tight.
- 2. Go down until your thigh is perpendicular to your body.
- 3. Push while extending the hip joint, but only until the knee is slightly bent.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to fully extend your knees.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your knees spread apart.
- 3. Please be careful not to lift your hips off the equipment.
For a full Seated One Leg Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Seated One Leg Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Hip Extension or Seated One Leg Press?
Planfit users log Seated One Leg Press more often — 1,391 sessions against 530 for Hip Extension. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Hip Extension and Seated One Leg Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Hip Extension loads glutes and hamstrings, and Seated One Leg Press loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes.
What equipment do Hip Extension and Seated One Leg Press need?
Hip Extension needs bodyweight only, and Seated One Leg Press needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Extension is the easier place to start. Move to Seated One Leg Press once your form holds up.
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