Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift vs Hip Extension Machine

Which one fits your Leg workout plan?

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Planfit users log Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift more often — 1,590 sessions vs 524. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

Compare the benefits of Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift and Hip Extension Machine and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.

Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift vs Hip Extension Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift more often — 1,590 sessions compared to 524 for Hip Extension Machine.

What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift and Hip Extension Machine differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.

How Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift and Hip Extension Machine Differ

What differsDumbbell One Leg DeadliftHip Extension Machine
Equipmenta dumbbella machine
Difficulty2 of 51 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users1,590 sessions524 sessions

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How to Do Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift

Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift demo video

Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift Muscles Worked: Leg

Form

  1. 1. Keep the knee joint fixed in an extended position and slowly bend your waist while stretching one leg back.
  2. 2. As you lower down, bring the dumbbell down close to your body.
  3. 3. Keep your gaze slightly forward.
  4. 4. As you lower your leg, slowly return to the starting position.

Coach's Tips

  1. 1. Please be careful not to let your gaze drop to the floor.
  2. 2. Please be careful not to bend your knees excessively.
  3. 3. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your back.

For a full Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift?Exercise Guide

How to Do Hip Extension Machine

Hip Extension Machine demo video

Hip Extension Machine Muscles Worked: Leg

Form

  1. 1. Please push your foot back.
  2. 2. Please slowly return to the starting position.
  3. 3. Please proceed one side at a time or alternately.

Coach's Tips

  1. Keep your chest up to avoid bending your waist and engage your core.

For a full Hip Extension Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hip Extension Machine exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Hip Extension Machine?Exercise Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for Leg, Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift or Hip Extension Machine?

Planfit users log Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift more often — 1,590 sessions against 524 for Hip Extension Machine. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.

What equipment do Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift and Hip Extension Machine need?

Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift needs a dumbbell, and Hip Extension Machine needs a machine.

Which is easier to start with?

Hip Extension Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift once your form holds up.

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