Leg Press vs Seated One Leg Press
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Leg Press more often — 39,215 sessions vs 1,391. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Leg Press and Seated One Leg Press and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Leg Press vs Seated One Leg Press: 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 1,391 for Seated One Leg Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Leg Press and Seated One Leg Press 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 Seated One Leg Press Differ
| What differs | Leg Press | Seated One Leg Press |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | plate-loaded | pin-loaded |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 39,215 sessions | 1,391 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 Seated One Leg Press
Seated One Leg Press Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Please bend from the hip joint to the knee while keeping your abdomen tight.
- 2. Go down until your thigh is perpendicular to your body.
- 3. Push while extending the hip joint, but only until the 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.
- 3. Please be careful not to lift your hips off the equipment.
For a full Seated One Leg Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Seated One Leg Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Leg Press or Seated One Leg Press?
Planfit users log Leg Press more often — 39,215 sessions against 1,391 for Seated One Leg Press. 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 Seated One Leg Press need?
Leg Press needs a machine, and Seated One Leg Press needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Leg Press is the easier place to start. Move to Seated One Leg Press once your form holds up.
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