Leg Curl vs Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Leg Curl more often — 39,860 sessions vs 4,437. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Leg Curl and Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Leg Curl vs Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Leg Curl more often — 39,860 sessions compared to 4,437 for Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Leg Curl and Barbell Stiff 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 Leg Curl and Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift Differ
| What differs | Leg Curl | Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 39,860 sessions | 4,437 sessions |
How to Do Leg Curl
Leg Curl Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Engage your hamstrings and glutes, and lift the ankle pads up to your hips.
- 2. Lower down only until your knees are fully extended against the weight resistance.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to fully extend your knees.
- 2. Please be careful not to lift your upper body.
For a full Leg Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Leg Curl exercise guide.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Leg Curl or Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift?
Planfit users log Leg Curl more often — 39,860 sessions against 4,437 for Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Leg Curl and Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift need?
Leg Curl needs a machine, and Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Leg Curl is the easier place to start. Move to Barbell Stiff Leg Deadlift once your form holds up.
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