Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift vs Sumo Deadlift
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift more often — 4,437 sessions vs 1,151. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift and Sumo Deadlift and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift vs Sumo Deadlift: 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 1,151 for Sumo Deadlift.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift and Sumo Deadlift 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 Sumo Deadlift Differ
| What differs | Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift | Sumo Deadlift |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,437 sessions | 1,151 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 Sumo Deadlift
Sumo Deadlift Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Move your hips back while lifting the barbell forward.
- 2. Push against the floor and apply pressure to the center of your feet.
- 3. When you are fully upright, puff out your chest and contract your entire posterior.
- 4. Move your hips back again and bend your knees to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please keep your chest open so that your shoulders do not hunch forward.
- 2. Engage your core to prevent your lower back from rounding.
- 3. Be careful not to let your knees collapse inward when standing up.
- 4. Do not excessively arch your back while trying to keep it straight.
For a full Sumo Deadlift guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Sumo Deadlift exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift or Sumo Deadlift?
Planfit users log Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift more often — 4,437 sessions against 1,151 for Sumo 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 Sumo Deadlift need?
Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift needs a barbell, and Sumo Deadlift needs a barbell.
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