Smith Machine Lunge vs Seated One Leg Press
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Smith Machine Lunge more often — 4,124 sessions vs 1,391. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Smith Machine Lunge and Seated One Leg Press and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Smith Machine Lunge vs Seated One Leg Press: 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 1,391 for Seated One Leg Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Smith Machine Lunge 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 Smith Machine Lunge and Seated One Leg Press Differ
| What differs | Smith Machine Lunge | Seated One Leg Press |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | Smith-machine | pin-loaded |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,124 sessions | 1,391 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 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, Smith Machine Lunge or Seated One Leg Press?
Planfit users log Smith Machine Lunge more often — 4,124 sessions against 1,391 for Seated One Leg Press. 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 Seated One Leg Press need?
Smith Machine Lunge needs a machine, and Seated One Leg Press needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Smith Machine Lunge is the easier place to start. Move to Seated One Leg Press once your form holds up.
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