Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift vs Hack Squat Machine
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
Contents
Hack Squat Machine 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 Hack Squat Machine and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift vs Hack Squat Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hack Squat Machine more often — 5,717 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 Hack Squat Machine 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 Hack Squat Machine Differ
| What differs | Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift | Hack Squat Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,437 sessions | 5,717 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 Hack Squat Machine
Hack Squat Machine Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your waist straight, then bend at the hip joint to lower your hips down.
- 2. Lower yourself until your knees naturally bend and your thighs are vertical to your body.
- 3. Push strongly through the center of your feet to rise up.
- 4. As your hips rise, straighten your knees and hip joints in sequence, and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body excessively forward.
- 2. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
- 3. Don't excessively bend your waist while trying to keep it straight.
- 4. Please do not push your hips too far back.
- 5. Make sure your feet do not come off the ground.
- 6. When standing up, please ensure your knees do not come together.
For a full Hack Squat Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hack Squat Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift or Hack Squat Machine?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Leg, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift and Hack Squat Machine need?
Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift needs a barbell, and Hack Squat Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Hack Squat Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift once your form holds up.
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