Cross Lunge vs Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
Contents
Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift is the easier place to start — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 3. Compare Leg form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Cross Lunge and Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Cross Lunge vs Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cross Lunge more often — 2,196 sessions compared to 1,591 for Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cross Lunge and Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Cross Lunge and Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift Differ
| What differs | Cross Lunge | Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,196 sessions | 1,591 sessions |
How to Do Cross Lunge
Cross Lunge Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Move one leg behind the other leg to cross the two legs while bending your knees.
- 2. Keep your upper body facing forward without turning.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 4. Proceed one side at a time or alternately.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body forward.
- 2. Please make sure that your center of gravity does not lean too far forward.
For a full Cross Lunge guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cross Lunge exercise guide.
How to Do Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift
Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Keep the knee joint fixed in an extended position and slowly bend your waist while stretching one leg back.
- 2. As you lower down, bring the dumbbell down close to your body.
- 3. Keep your gaze slightly forward.
- 4. As you lower your leg, slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your gaze drop to the floor.
- 2. Please be careful not to bend your knees excessively.
- 3. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your back.
For a full Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Cross Lunge or Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift?
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 Cross Lunge and Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift need?
Cross Lunge needs bodyweight only, and Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift is the easier place to start. Move to Cross Lunge once your form holds up.
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