Leg Curl vs Glute Kick Back
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Leg Curl more often — 39,860 sessions vs 1,165. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Leg Curl and Glute Kick Back and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Leg Curl vs Glute Kick Back: 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 1,165 for Glute Kick Back.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Leg Curl and Glute Kick Back 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 Kick Back Differ
| What differs | Leg Curl | Glute Kick Back |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | hamstrings and calves | glutes and hamstrings |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 39,860 sessions | 1,165 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 Kick Back
Glute Kick Back Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Extend one leg back and lift it up to head level.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. Please proceed one side at a time or alternately.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Keep your chest up to avoid bending your waist, and engage your core.
- 2. Be careful not to bend your elbows.
For a full Glute Kick Back guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Glute Kick Back exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Leg Curl or Glute Kick Back?
Planfit users log Leg Curl more often — 39,860 sessions against 1,165 for Glute Kick Back. 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 Kick Back work the same muscles?
Not quite. Leg Curl loads hamstrings and calves, and Glute Kick Back loads glutes and hamstrings.
What equipment do Leg Curl and Glute Kick Back need?
Leg Curl needs a machine, and Glute Kick Back needs bodyweight only.
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