Hip Thrust Machine vs Hip Abduction
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Thrust Machine more often — 4,097 sessions vs 873. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hip Thrust Machine and Hip Abduction and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Hip Thrust Machine vs Hip Abduction: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hip Thrust Machine more often — 4,097 sessions compared to 873 for Hip Abduction.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hip Thrust Machine and Hip Abduction differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Hip Thrust Machine and Hip Abduction Differ
| What differs | Hip Thrust Machine | Hip Abduction |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | glutes, quads, and hamstrings | glutes and outer thighs |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,097 sessions | 873 sessions |
How to Do Hip Thrust Machine
Hip Thrust Machine Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Raise your pelvis until your knees are vertical and your body is horizontal to the ground.
- 2. Return to the starting position while resisting the weight.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your knees touch.
- 2. Please be careful not to tilt your head back.
- 3. Please keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
For a full Hip Thrust Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hip Thrust Machine exercise guide.
How to Do Hip Abduction
Hip Abduction Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Straighten the knee of the leg above and lift it using the outer hip muscles.
- 2. Raise the leg so that it is at an angle of more than 60 degrees from the floor.
- 3. After finishing one side, proceed with the opposite leg in the same way.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to shake your body.
- 2. Keep your core engaged to avoid putting strain on your lower back.
For a full Hip Abduction guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hip Abduction exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Hip Thrust Machine or Hip Abduction?
Planfit users log Hip Thrust Machine more often — 4,097 sessions against 873 for Hip Abduction. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Hip Thrust Machine and Hip Abduction work the same muscles?
Not quite. Hip Thrust Machine loads glutes, quads, and hamstrings, and Hip Abduction loads glutes and outer thighs.
What equipment do Hip Thrust Machine and Hip Abduction need?
Hip Thrust Machine needs a machine, and Hip Abduction needs bodyweight only.
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