One Leg Knee Up vs Walking Lunge
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log One Leg Knee Up more often — 1,103 sessions vs 474. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of One Leg Knee Up and Walking Lunge and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
One Leg Knee Up vs Walking Lunge: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log One Leg Knee Up more often — 1,103 sessions compared to 474 for Walking Lunge.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. One Leg Knee Up and Walking Lunge 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 Walking Lunge Differ
| What differs | One Leg Knee Up | Walking Lunge |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | quads, abs, and hamstrings | quads, hamstrings, and glutes |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,103 sessions | 474 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 Walking Lunge
Walking Lunge Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Step forward with one foot and lower yourself until the angle of both knees is 90 degrees.
- 2. Keep your chest open and your back straight as you return to the starting position.
- 3. Extend the opposite leg forward and proceed in the same manner.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body forward.
- 2. When bending your knees, please ensure that the knee of the foot you step forward with does not go beyond the foot.
- 3. Please make sure that your center of gravity does not lean too far forward.
For a full Walking Lunge guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Walking Lunge exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, One Leg Knee Up or Walking Lunge?
Planfit users log One Leg Knee Up more often — 1,103 sessions against 474 for Walking Lunge. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do One Leg Knee Up and Walking Lunge work the same muscles?
Not quite. One Leg Knee Up loads quads, abs, and hamstrings, and Walking Lunge loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes.
What equipment do One Leg Knee Up and Walking Lunge need?
One Leg Knee Up needs bodyweight only, and Walking Lunge needs bodyweight only.
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