Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift vs Barbell Hip Thrust
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift more often — 4,437 sessions vs 1,544. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift and Barbell Hip Thrust and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift vs Barbell Hip Thrust: 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 1,544 for Barbell Hip Thrust.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift and Barbell Hip Thrust 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 Barbell Hip Thrust Differ
| What differs | Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift | Barbell Hip Thrust |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,437 sessions | 1,544 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 Barbell Hip Thrust
Barbell Hip Thrust Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Raise your pelvis until your shins are vertical and your body is parallel to the ground.
- 2. Return to the starting position while resisting the weight.
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 Barbell Hip Thrust guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Barbell Hip Thrust exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift or Barbell Hip Thrust?
Planfit users log Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift more often — 4,437 sessions against 1,544 for Barbell Hip Thrust. 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 Barbell Hip Thrust need?
Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift needs a barbell, and Barbell Hip Thrust needs a barbell.
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