One Leg Barbell Hipthrust vs Seated One Leg Press
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
Contents
Planfit users log Seated One Leg Press more often — 1,391 sessions vs 40. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of One Leg Barbell Hipthrust and Seated One Leg Press and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
One Leg Barbell Hipthrust vs Seated One Leg Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Seated One Leg Press more often — 1,391 sessions compared to 40 for One Leg Barbell Hipthrust.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. One Leg Barbell Hipthrust 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 One Leg Barbell Hipthrust and Seated One Leg Press Differ
| What differs | One Leg Barbell Hipthrust | Seated One Leg Press |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 40 sessions | 1,391 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 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, One Leg Barbell Hipthrust or Seated One Leg Press?
Planfit users log Seated One Leg Press more often — 1,391 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.
What equipment do One Leg Barbell Hipthrust and Seated One Leg Press need?
One Leg Barbell Hipthrust needs a barbell, and Seated One Leg Press needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
One Leg Barbell Hipthrust is the easier place to start. Move to Seated One Leg Press once your form holds up.
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