Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull vs Pendulum Squat
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
Contents
- • Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull vs Pendulum Squat: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
- • How Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull and Pendulum Squat Differ
- • Related comparisons
- • Frequently Asked Questions
- • How to Do Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull
- - Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull Muscles Worked
- - Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull Form
- - Coach's Tips
- • How to Do Pendulum Squat
Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull is the easier place to start — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 5. Compare Leg form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull and Pendulum Squat and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull vs Pendulum Squat: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull more often — 501 sessions compared to 318 for Pendulum Squat.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull and Pendulum Squat differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull and Pendulum Squat Differ
| What differs | Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull | Pendulum Squat |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | glutes, side delts, and hamstrings | quads, hamstrings, and glutes |
| Equipment | a kettlebell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 501 sessions | 318 sessions |
How to Do Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull
Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Move your hips back while lifting the kettlebell forward.
- 2. Push against the floor, applying pressure to the center of your feet.
- 3. When you are fully upright, lift the kettlebell to your sternum while keeping your chest open, then lower it.
- 4. Again, push your hips back 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 back from rounding.
- 3. Be careful not to let your knees come together when standing up.
- 4. Do not excessively arch your back while trying to keep it straight.
For a full Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull exercise guide.
How to Do Pendulum Squat
Pendulum Squat Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Slowly lower yourself down into a deep squat by bending your knees and hips together.
- 2. When your thighs are parallel to the floor or lower, please pause for a moment.
- 3. Push the floor with the entire foot to straighten your legs and slowly rise back to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your knees come too far inward or your toes extend too much.
- 2. Engage your core to prevent your back from excessively bending or twisting, and start with a weight that allows you to maintain proper form rather than a very heavy one.
For a full Pendulum Squat guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Pendulum Squat exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull or Pendulum Squat?
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.
Do Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull and Pendulum Squat work the same muscles?
Not quite. Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull loads glutes, side delts, and hamstrings, and Pendulum Squat loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes.
What equipment do Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull and Pendulum Squat need?
Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull needs a kettlebell, and Pendulum Squat needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull is the easier place to start. Move to Pendulum Squat once your form holds up.
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