Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift vs Standing Leg Curl
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift more often — 4,437 sessions vs 1,989. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift and Standing Leg Curl and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift vs Standing Leg Curl: 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 1,989 for Standing Leg Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift and Standing Leg Curl 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 Standing Leg Curl Differ
| What differs | Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift | Standing Leg Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a machine |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,437 sessions | 1,989 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 Standing Leg Curl
Standing Leg Curl Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Engage the muscles in the back of your thigh and buttocks of the extended leg, and lift until your knee is at a 90-degree angle.
- 2. Lower only until your knee is fully extended while resisting the weight.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to fully extend your knees.
- 2. Please be careful not to lift your upper body.
For a full Standing Leg Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Standing Leg Curl exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift or Standing Leg Curl?
Planfit users log Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift more often — 4,437 sessions against 1,989 for Standing Leg Curl. 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 Standing Leg Curl need?
Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift needs a barbell, and Standing Leg Curl needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Standing Leg Curl is the easier place to start. Move to Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift once your form holds up.
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