Smith Machine Lunge vs One Leg Barbell Hipthrust
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Smith Machine Lunge more often — 4,124 sessions vs 41. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Smith Machine Lunge and One Leg Barbell Hipthrust and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Smith Machine Lunge vs One Leg Barbell Hipthrust: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Smith Machine Lunge more often — 4,124 sessions compared to 41 for One Leg Barbell Hipthrust.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Smith Machine Lunge and One Leg Barbell Hipthrust differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Smith Machine Lunge and One Leg Barbell Hipthrust Differ
| What differs | Smith Machine Lunge | One Leg Barbell Hipthrust |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,124 sessions | 41 sessions |
How to Do Smith Machine Lunge
Smith Machine Lunge Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Please lower down 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. Complete the repetitions on one leg and then proceed to the other side.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body forward.
- 2. When bending your knees, please be careful that the knee of the foot you step forward with does not go beyond the foot.
- 3. Please ensure that your center of gravity does not lean too far forward.
For a full Smith Machine Lunge guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Smith Machine Lunge exercise guide.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Smith Machine Lunge or One Leg Barbell Hipthrust?
Planfit users log Smith Machine Lunge more often — 4,124 sessions against 41 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 Smith Machine Lunge and One Leg Barbell Hipthrust need?
Smith Machine Lunge needs a machine, and One Leg Barbell Hipthrust needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Smith Machine Lunge is the easier place to start. Move to One Leg Barbell Hipthrust once your form holds up.
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