Lunge vs V Squat
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Lunge and V Squat are close in use — 5,125 vs 2,988 sessions logged. What separates them is Leg loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Lunge and V Squat and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Lunge vs V Squat: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log V Squat more often — 5,125 sessions compared to 2,988 for Lunge.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Lunge and V Squat differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Lunge and V Squat Differ
| What differs | Lunge | V Squat |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,988 sessions | 5,125 sessions |
How to Do Lunge
Lunge Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Step forward with one foot and raise the heel of the opposite foot.
- 2. Lower yourself until the angle of both knees is 90 degrees.
- 3. Keep your chest open and your back straight as you return to the starting position.
- 4. Repeat the same with the opposite leg.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body forward.
- 2. When bending your knees, please be careful that the knee of the foot you step forward with does not go beyond the foot.
- 3. Please ensure that your center of gravity does not lean too far forward.
For a full Lunge guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lunge exercise guide.
How to Do V Squat
V Squat Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your waist straight, then bend at the hip to lower your buttocks down.
- 2. Allow your knees to bend naturally until your thighs are vertical to your body.
- 3. Push strongly through the center of your feet to rise up.
- 4. As your buttocks rise, straighten your knees and hips in sequence, and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body too far 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 stick 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 V Squat guide with alternatives and benefits, see the V Squat exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Lunge or V 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.
What equipment do Lunge and V Squat need?
Lunge needs bodyweight only, and V Squat needs a machine.
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