Leg Press vs One Leg Knee Up
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
Contents
Leg Press works multiple joints at once, One Leg Knee Up isolates — difficulty 3 of 5 vs 2. See which fits your Leg day.
Compare the benefits of Leg Press and One Leg Knee Up and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Leg Press vs One Leg Knee Up: 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 1,113 for One Leg Knee Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Leg Press and One Leg Knee Up 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 One Leg Knee Up Differ
| What differs | Leg Press | One Leg Knee Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | quads, hamstrings, and glutes | quads, abs, and hamstrings |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 39,215 sessions | 1,113 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 One Leg Knee Up
One Leg Knee Up Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Lift one knee forward and touch it with both hands.
- 2. Please do the same on the other side.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to let your legs spread apart.
For a full One Leg Knee Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Leg Knee Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Leg Press or One Leg Knee Up?
Planfit users log Leg Press more often — 39,215 sessions against 1,113 for One Leg Knee Up. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Leg Press and One Leg Knee Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Leg Press loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes, and One Leg Knee Up loads quads, abs, and hamstrings.
What equipment do Leg Press and One Leg Knee Up need?
Leg Press needs a machine, and One Leg Knee Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
One Leg Knee Up is the easier place to start. Move to Leg Press once your form holds up.
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