Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift vs Hip Abduction Machine
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 sessions vs 4,437. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift and Hip Abduction Machine and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift vs Hip Abduction Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 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 Hip Abduction 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 Hip Abduction Machine Differ
| What differs | Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift | Hip Abduction Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,437 sessions | 21,894 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 Hip Abduction Machine
Hip Abduction Machine Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Please push while tightening your outer glutes.
- 2. Please return to the starting position while resisting the weight.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to overextend your legs.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your knees touch.
For a full Hip Abduction Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hip Abduction Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift or Hip Abduction Machine?
Planfit users log Hip Abduction Machine more often — 21,894 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 Hip Abduction Machine need?
Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift needs a barbell, and Hip Abduction Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Hip Abduction Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift once your form holds up.
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