Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift vs Cross 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 2,196. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift and Cross Lunge and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift vs Cross 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 2,196 for Cross Lunge.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift and Cross 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 Cross Lunge Differ
| What differs | Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift | Cross Lunge |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | bodyweight only |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,437 sessions | 2,196 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 Cross Lunge
Cross Lunge Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Move one leg behind the other leg to cross the two legs while bending your knees.
- 2. Keep your upper body facing forward without turning.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 4. Proceed one side at a time or alternately.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body forward.
- 2. Please make sure that your center of gravity does not lean too far forward.
For a full Cross Lunge guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cross Lunge exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift or Cross Lunge?
Planfit users log Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift more often — 4,437 sessions against 2,196 for Cross 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 Cross Lunge need?
Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift needs a barbell, and Cross Lunge needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Cross Lunge is the easier place to start. Move to Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift once your form holds up.
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