Lunge vs Leg Press
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Leg Press more often — 39,215 sessions vs 2,988. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Lunge and Leg Press and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Lunge vs 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 2,988 for Lunge.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Lunge and 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 Lunge and Leg Press Differ
| What differs | Lunge | Leg Press |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,988 sessions | 39,215 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Lunge or Leg Press?
Planfit users log Leg Press more often — 39,215 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.
What equipment do Lunge and Leg Press need?
Lunge needs bodyweight only, and Leg Press needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Lunge is the easier place to start. Move to Leg Press once your form holds up.
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