Pendulum Squat vs Seated One Leg Press
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Seated One Leg Press more often — 1,391 sessions vs 308. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pendulum Squat and Seated One Leg Press and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Pendulum Squat 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 308 for Pendulum Squat.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pendulum Squat 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 Pendulum Squat and Seated One Leg Press Differ
| What differs | Pendulum Squat | Seated One Leg Press |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | plate-loaded | pin-loaded |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 308 sessions | 1,391 sessions |
How to Do Pendulum Squat
Pendulum Squat Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Slowly lower yourself down into a deep squat by bending your knees and hips together.
- 2. When your thighs are parallel to the floor or lower, please pause for a moment.
- 3. Push the floor with the entire foot to straighten your legs and slowly rise back to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your knees come too far inward or your toes extend too much.
- 2. Engage your core to prevent your back from excessively bending or twisting, and start with a weight that allows you to maintain proper form rather than a very heavy one.
For a full Pendulum Squat guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Pendulum Squat 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, Pendulum Squat or Seated One Leg Press?
Planfit users log Seated One Leg Press more often — 1,391 sessions against 308 for Pendulum Squat. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Pendulum Squat and Seated One Leg Press need?
Pendulum Squat needs a machine, and Seated One Leg Press needs a machine.
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