Leg Press vs Dumbbell Lunge
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Leg Press more often — 39,215 sessions vs 17,996. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Leg Press and Dumbbell Lunge and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Leg Press vs Dumbbell Lunge: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Leg Press more often — 39,215 sessions compared to 17,996 for Dumbbell Lunge.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Leg Press and Dumbbell Lunge differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Leg Press and Dumbbell Lunge Differ
| What differs | Leg Press | Dumbbell Lunge |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a dumbbell |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 39,215 sessions | 17,996 sessions |
How to Do Leg Press
Leg Press Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Please bend from the hip to the knee while keeping your abdomen tight.
- 2. Please lower yourself until your thigh is perpendicular to your body.
- 3. While extending your hip, push only until your 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.
For a full Leg Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Leg Press exercise guide.
How to Do Dumbbell Lunge
Dumbbell Lunge Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Step one foot forward and raise the heel of the opposite foot.
- 2. Lower down until the angle of both knees is 90 degrees.
- 3. Keep your chest open and your back straight as you return to the starting position.
- 4. Repeat the same with the opposite leg.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body forward.
- 2. When bending your knees, please be careful that the knee of the foot you step forward with does not go beyond the foot.
- 3. Please ensure that your center of gravity does not lean too far forward.
For a full Dumbbell Lunge guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Lunge exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Leg Press or Dumbbell Lunge?
Planfit users log Leg Press more often — 39,215 sessions against 17,996 for Dumbbell Lunge. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Leg Press and Dumbbell Lunge need?
Leg Press needs a machine, and Dumbbell Lunge needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Dumbbell Lunge is the easier place to start. Move to Leg Press once your form holds up.
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