Deadlift vs Exercise Ball Back Extension
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Deadlift more often — 15,439 sessions vs 19. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Deadlift and Exercise Ball Back Extension and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Deadlift vs Exercise Ball Back Extension: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Deadlift more often — 15,439 sessions compared to 19 for Exercise Ball Back Extension.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Deadlift and Exercise Ball Back Extension differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Deadlift and Exercise Ball Back Extension Differ
| What differs | Deadlift | Exercise Ball Back Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 15,439 sessions | 19 sessions |
How to Do Deadlift
Deadlift Muscles Worked: Back
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 back.
- 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.
For a full Deadlift guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Deadlift exercise guide.
How to Do Exercise Ball Back Extension
Exercise Ball Back Extension Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please lift your upper body while keeping your chest relaxed.
- 2. Engage your core and slowly lower yourself down.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your core relax throughout the workout.
- 2. Please keep your chest open to avoid rounding your back.
For a full Exercise Ball Back Extension guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Exercise Ball Back Extension exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Deadlift or Exercise Ball Back Extension?
Planfit users log Deadlift more often — 15,439 sessions against 19 for Exercise Ball Back Extension. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Deadlift and Exercise Ball Back Extension need?
Deadlift needs a barbell, and Exercise Ball Back Extension needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Deadlift is the easier place to start. Move to Exercise Ball Back Extension once your form holds up.
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