Leg Curl vs Glute Ham Raise
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Leg Curl more often — 39,860 sessions vs 179. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Leg Curl and Glute Ham Raise and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Leg Curl vs Glute Ham Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Leg Curl more often — 39,860 sessions compared to 179 for Glute Ham Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Leg Curl and Glute Ham Raise differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Leg Curl and Glute Ham Raise Differ
| What differs | Leg Curl | Glute Ham Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | hamstrings and calves | hamstrings, glutes, and calves |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 39,860 sessions | 179 sessions |
How to Do Leg Curl
Leg Curl Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Engage your hamstrings and glutes, and lift the ankle pads up to your hips.
- 2. Lower down only until your knees are fully extended against the weight resistance.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to fully extend your knees.
- 2. Please be careful not to lift your upper body.
For a full Leg Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Leg Curl exercise guide.
How to Do Glute Ham Raise
Glute Ham Raise Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Use the thigh and glute muscles to lower your upper body until it is parallel to the floor.
- 2. Keep your core tightly engaged and raise your upper body back up.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
- 2. If your core strength is insufficient, do not push yourself to continue exercising.
For a full Glute Ham Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Glute Ham Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Leg Curl or Glute Ham Raise?
Planfit users log Leg Curl more often — 39,860 sessions against 179 for Glute Ham Raise. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Leg Curl and Glute Ham Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Leg Curl loads hamstrings and calves, and Glute Ham Raise loads hamstrings, glutes, and calves.
What equipment do Leg Curl and Glute Ham Raise need?
Leg Curl needs a machine, and Glute Ham Raise needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Leg Curl is the easier place to start. Move to Glute Ham Raise once your form holds up.
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