One Leg Knee Up vs Seated One Leg Press
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
Contents
One Leg Knee Up is the easier place to start — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 5. Compare Leg form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of One Leg Knee Up and Seated One Leg Press and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
One Leg Knee Up 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 1,103 for One Leg Knee Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. One Leg Knee Up 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 Knee Up and Seated One Leg Press Differ
| What differs | One Leg Knee Up | Seated One Leg Press |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | quads, abs, and hamstrings | quads, hamstrings, and glutes |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,103 sessions | 1,391 sessions |
How to Do One Leg Knee Up
One Leg Knee Up Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Lift one knee forward and touch it with both hands.
- 2. Please do the same on the other side.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to let your legs spread apart.
For a full One Leg Knee Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Leg Knee Up 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 Knee Up or Seated One Leg Press?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Leg, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do One Leg Knee Up and Seated One Leg Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. One Leg Knee Up loads quads, abs, and hamstrings, and Seated One Leg Press loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes.
What equipment do One Leg Knee Up and Seated One Leg Press need?
One Leg Knee Up needs bodyweight only, and Seated One Leg Press needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
One Leg Knee Up is the easier place to start. Move to Seated One Leg Press once your form holds up.
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