Hip Thrust Machine vs Hip Extension Machine
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Thrust Machine more often — 4,097 sessions vs 524. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hip Thrust Machine and Hip Extension Machine and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Hip Thrust Machine vs Hip Extension Machine: 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 524 for Hip Extension Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hip Thrust Machine 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 Thrust Machine and Hip Extension Machine Differ
| What differs | Hip Thrust Machine | Hip Extension Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | glutes, quads, and hamstrings | glutes and hamstrings |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,097 sessions | 524 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 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 Thrust Machine or Hip Extension Machine?
Planfit users log Hip Thrust Machine more often — 4,097 sessions against 524 for Hip Extension Machine. 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 Extension Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Hip Thrust Machine loads glutes, quads, and hamstrings, and Hip Extension Machine loads glutes and hamstrings.
What equipment do Hip Thrust Machine and Hip Extension Machine need?
Hip Thrust Machine needs a machine, and Hip Extension Machine needs a machine.
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