Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift vs Dumbbell Lunge
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
Contents
Dumbbell Lunge works multiple joints at once, Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift isolates — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 4. See which fits your Leg day.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift and Dumbbell Lunge and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift vs Dumbbell Lunge: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dumbbell Lunge more often — 17,996 sessions compared to 4,437 for Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift and Dumbbell 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 Dumbbell Lunge Differ
| What differs | Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift | Dumbbell Lunge |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a dumbbell |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,437 sessions | 17,996 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 Dumbbell Lunge
Dumbbell Lunge Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Step one foot forward and raise the heel of the opposite foot.
- 2. Lower down 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 be careful that the knee of the foot you step forward with does not go beyond the foot.
- 3. Please ensure that your center of gravity does not lean too far forward.
For a full Dumbbell Lunge guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Lunge exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift or Dumbbell Lunge?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Lunge more often — 17,996 sessions against 4,437 for Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift. 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 Dumbbell Lunge need?
Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift needs a barbell, and Dumbbell Lunge needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Dumbbell Lunge is the easier place to start. Move to Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift once your form holds up.
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