Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift vs Backward Lunge
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift more often — 4,437 sessions vs 1,292. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift and Backward Lunge and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift vs Backward Lunge: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift more often — 4,437 sessions compared to 1,292 for Backward Lunge.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift and Backward Lunge differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift and Backward Lunge Differ
| What differs | Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift | Backward Lunge |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | bodyweight only |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,437 sessions | 1,292 sessions |
How to Do Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift
Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Keep the knee joint fixed in an extended position and slowly bend your waist.
- 2. When going down, lower the barbell close to your body.
- 3. Keep your gaze slightly forward.
- 4. Slowly return to the starting position while straightening your back.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your gaze go towards the floor.
- 2. Please be careful not to excessively bend your knees.
- 3. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your back.
For a full Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift exercise guide.
How to Do Backward Lunge
Backward Lunge Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Step back with one foot and raise the heel of that foot.
- 2. Lower yourself until the angle of both knees is 90 degrees.
- 3. Keep your chest open and your back straight as you return to the starting position.
- 4. Repeat the same with the opposite leg.
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 Backward Lunge guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Backward Lunge exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift or Backward Lunge?
Planfit users log Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift more often — 4,437 sessions against 1,292 for Backward Lunge. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift and Backward Lunge need?
Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift needs a barbell, and Backward Lunge needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Backward Lunge is the easier place to start. Move to Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift once your form holds up.
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