Hip Thrust Machine vs Seated One Leg Press
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Thrust Machine more often — 4,097 sessions vs 1,391. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hip Thrust Machine and Seated One Leg Press and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Hip Thrust Machine vs Seated One Leg Press: 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 1,391 for Seated One Leg Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hip Thrust Machine 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 Thrust Machine and Seated One Leg Press Differ
| What differs | Hip Thrust Machine | Seated One Leg Press |
|---|---|---|
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,097 sessions | 1,391 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 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 Thrust Machine or Seated One Leg Press?
Planfit users log Hip Thrust Machine more often — 4,097 sessions against 1,391 for Seated One Leg Press. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Hip Thrust Machine and Seated One Leg Press need?
Hip Thrust Machine needs a machine, and Seated One Leg Press needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Thrust Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Seated One Leg Press once your form holds up.
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