Hack Squat Machine vs Sumo Deadlift
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hack Squat Machine more often — 5,707 sessions vs 1,151. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Hack Squat Machine and Sumo Deadlift and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Hack Squat Machine vs Sumo Deadlift: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hack Squat Machine more often — 5,707 sessions compared to 1,151 for Sumo Deadlift.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Hack Squat Machine 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 Hack Squat Machine and Sumo Deadlift Differ
| What differs | Hack Squat Machine | Sumo Deadlift |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | quads, hamstrings, and glutes | glutes, back, quads, and hamstrings |
| Equipment | a machine | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 5,707 sessions | 1,151 sessions |
How to Do Hack Squat Machine
Hack Squat Machine Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your waist straight, then bend at the hip joint to lower your hips down.
- 2. Lower yourself until your knees naturally bend and your thighs are vertical to your body.
- 3. Push strongly through the center of your feet to rise up.
- 4. As your hips rise, straighten your knees and hip joints in sequence, and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body excessively forward.
- 2. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
- 3. Don't excessively bend your waist while trying to keep it straight.
- 4. Please do not push your hips too far back.
- 5. Make sure your feet do not come off the ground.
- 6. When standing up, please ensure your knees do not come together.
For a full Hack Squat Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hack Squat Machine 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, Hack Squat Machine or Sumo Deadlift?
Planfit users log Hack Squat Machine more often — 5,707 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.
Do Hack Squat Machine and Sumo Deadlift work the same muscles?
Not quite. Hack Squat Machine loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes, and Sumo Deadlift loads glutes, back, quads, and hamstrings.
What equipment do Hack Squat Machine and Sumo Deadlift need?
Hack Squat Machine needs a machine, and Sumo Deadlift needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Hack Squat Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Sumo Deadlift once your form holds up.
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