Leg Press vs Glute Ham Raise
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Leg Press more often — 39,215 sessions vs 179. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Leg Press and Glute Ham Raise and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Leg Press vs Glute Ham Raise: 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 179 for Glute Ham Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Leg Press 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 Press and Glute Ham Raise Differ
| What differs | Leg Press | Glute Ham Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | quads, hamstrings, and glutes | hamstrings, glutes, and calves |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 39,215 sessions | 179 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 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 Press or Glute Ham Raise?
Planfit users log Leg Press more often — 39,215 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 Press and Glute Ham Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Leg Press loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes, and Glute Ham Raise loads hamstrings, glutes, and calves.
What equipment do Leg Press and Glute Ham Raise need?
Leg Press needs a machine, and Glute Ham Raise needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Leg Press is the easier place to start. Move to Glute Ham Raise once your form holds up.
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