Walking Lunge vs Hip Thrust Machine
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Thrust Machine more often — 4,197 sessions vs 474. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Walking Lunge and Hip Thrust Machine and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Walking Lunge vs Hip Thrust Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hip Thrust Machine more often — 4,197 sessions compared to 474 for Walking Lunge.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Walking Lunge and Hip Thrust Machine differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Walking Lunge and Hip Thrust Machine Differ
| What differs | Walking Lunge | Hip Thrust Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 474 sessions | 4,197 sessions |
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.
How to Do Hip Thrust Machine
Hip Thrust Machine Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Raise your pelvis until your knees are vertical and your body is horizontal to the ground.
- 2. Return to the starting position while resisting the weight.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your knees touch.
- 2. Please be careful not to tilt your head back.
- 3. Please keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
For a full Hip Thrust Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hip Thrust Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Walking Lunge or Hip Thrust Machine?
Planfit users log Hip Thrust Machine more often — 4,197 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.
What equipment do Walking Lunge and Hip Thrust Machine need?
Walking Lunge needs bodyweight only, and Hip Thrust Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Thrust Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Walking Lunge once your form holds up.
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