Leg Extension vs Box Jump
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Leg Extension more often — 49,848 sessions vs 53. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Leg Extension and Box Jump and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Leg Extension vs Box Jump: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Leg Extension more often — 49,848 sessions compared to 53 for Box Jump.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Leg Extension and Box Jump differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Leg Extension and Box Jump Differ
| What differs | Leg Extension | Box Jump |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | quads | quads, hamstrings, and glutes |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 49,848 sessions | 53 sessions |
How to Do Leg Extension
Leg Extension Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Please lift until your knees are fully extended.
- 2. Please contract from the front of your thigh close to your knee up to the upper thigh near the hip joint.
- 3. Slowly lower down until the angle of your knees is 90 degrees while resisting the weight.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please do not give any momentum as it may injure your knees.
- 2. Please be careful not to fully bend or straighten your knees.
- 3. Please be careful not to let your hips and back separate.
For a full Leg Extension guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Leg Extension exercise guide.
How to Do Box Jump
Box Jump Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Jump onto the box with both feet at the same time.
- 2. Jump back down with both feet at the same time and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to touch the ground with one foot at a time when landing.
- 2. Please be cautious of ankle injuries when jumping.
For a full Box Jump guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Box Jump exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Leg Extension or Box Jump?
Planfit users log Leg Extension more often — 49,848 sessions against 53 for Box Jump. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Leg Extension and Box Jump work the same muscles?
Not quite. Leg Extension loads quads, and Box Jump loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes.
What equipment do Leg Extension and Box Jump need?
Leg Extension needs a machine, and Box Jump needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Leg Extension is the easier place to start. Move to Box Jump once your form holds up.
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