Lunge vs Hip Abduction Machine
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
Contents
Lunge works multiple joints at once, Hip Abduction Machine isolates — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 1. See which fits your Leg day.
Compare the benefits of Lunge and Hip Abduction Machine and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Lunge vs Hip Abduction Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions compared to 2,988 for Lunge.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Lunge and Hip Abduction Machine differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Lunge and Hip Abduction Machine Differ
| What differs | Lunge | Hip Abduction Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | quads, hamstrings, and glutes | glutes and outer thighs |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,988 sessions | 21,894 sessions |
How to Do Lunge
Lunge Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Step forward with one foot and raise the heel of the opposite foot.
- 2. Lower yourself 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 Lunge guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lunge exercise guide.
How to Do Hip Abduction Machine
Hip Abduction Machine Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Please push while tightening your outer glutes.
- 2. Please return to the starting position while resisting the weight.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to overextend your legs.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your knees touch.
For a full Hip Abduction Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hip Abduction Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Lunge or Hip Abduction Machine?
Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions against 2,988 for Lunge. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Lunge and Hip Abduction Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Lunge loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes, and Hip Abduction Machine loads glutes and outer thighs.
What equipment do Lunge and Hip Abduction Machine need?
Lunge needs bodyweight only, and Hip Abduction Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Abduction Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Lunge once your form holds up.
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