Walking Lunge vs One Leg Barbell Hipthrust
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Walking Lunge more often — 474 sessions vs 41. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Walking Lunge and One Leg Barbell Hipthrust and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Walking Lunge vs One Leg Barbell Hipthrust: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Walking Lunge more often — 474 sessions compared to 41 for One Leg Barbell Hipthrust.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Walking 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 Walking Lunge and One Leg Barbell Hipthrust Differ
| What differs | Walking Lunge | One Leg Barbell Hipthrust |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a barbell |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 474 sessions | 41 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 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, Walking Lunge or One Leg Barbell Hipthrust?
Planfit users log Walking Lunge more often — 474 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 Walking Lunge and One Leg Barbell Hipthrust need?
Walking Lunge needs bodyweight only, and One Leg Barbell Hipthrust needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Walking Lunge is the easier place to start. Move to One Leg Barbell Hipthrust once your form holds up.
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