One Leg Barbell Hipthrust vs Hip Extension Machine
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Extension Machine more often — 524 sessions vs 40. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of One Leg Barbell Hipthrust and Hip Extension Machine and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
One Leg Barbell Hipthrust vs Hip Extension Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hip Extension Machine more often — 524 sessions compared to 40 for One Leg Barbell Hipthrust.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. One Leg Barbell Hipthrust and Hip Extension Machine differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How One Leg Barbell Hipthrust and Hip Extension Machine Differ
| What differs | One Leg Barbell Hipthrust | Hip Extension Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | glutes, quads, and hamstrings | glutes and hamstrings |
| Equipment | a barbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 40 sessions | 524 sessions |
How to Do One Leg Barbell Hipthrust
One Leg Barbell Hipthrust Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Raise your pelvis until your shins are vertical and your body is horizontal to the ground.
- 2. While raising your pelvis, lift one knee as well.
- 3. Return to the starting position while resisting the weight.
- 4. Proceed one side at a time or alternately.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you just lift the barbell, it may hurt, so please wrap it with a squat pad, towel, etc.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your knees come together.
- 3. Please be careful not to tilt your head back.
- 4. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your back.
For a full One Leg Barbell Hipthrust guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Leg Barbell Hipthrust exercise guide.
How to Do Hip Extension Machine
Hip Extension Machine Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Please push your foot back.
- 2. Please slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. Please proceed one side at a time or alternately.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your chest up to avoid bending your waist and engage your core.
For a full Hip Extension Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hip Extension Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, One Leg Barbell Hipthrust or Hip Extension Machine?
Planfit users log Hip Extension Machine more often — 524 sessions against 40 for One Leg Barbell Hipthrust. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do One Leg Barbell Hipthrust and Hip Extension Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. One Leg Barbell Hipthrust loads glutes, quads, and hamstrings, and Hip Extension Machine loads glutes and hamstrings.
What equipment do One Leg Barbell Hipthrust and Hip Extension Machine need?
One Leg Barbell Hipthrust needs a barbell, and Hip Extension Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Extension Machine is the easier place to start. Move to One Leg Barbell Hipthrust once your form holds up.
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