Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift vs Seated One Leg Press
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
Contents
Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift is the easier place to start — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 5. Compare Leg form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift and Seated One Leg Press and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift vs Seated One Leg Press: 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 1,391 for Seated One Leg Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift and Seated One Leg Press 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 Seated One Leg Press Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift | Seated One Leg Press |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,590 sessions | 1,391 sessions |
How to Do Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift
Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Keep the knee joint fixed in an extended position and slowly bend your waist while stretching one leg back.
- 2. As you lower down, bring the dumbbell down close to your body.
- 3. Keep your gaze slightly forward.
- 4. As you lower your leg, slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your gaze drop to the floor.
- 2. Please be careful not to bend your knees excessively.
- 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.
How to Do Seated One Leg Press
Seated One Leg Press Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Please bend from the hip joint to the knee while keeping your abdomen tight.
- 2. Go down until your thigh is perpendicular to your body.
- 3. Push while extending the hip joint, but only until the knee is slightly bent.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to fully extend your knees.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your knees spread apart.
- 3. Please be careful not to lift your hips off the equipment.
For a full Seated One Leg Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Seated One Leg Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift or Seated One Leg Press?
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 Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift and Seated One Leg Press need?
Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift needs a dumbbell, and Seated One Leg Press needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Dumbbell One Leg Deadlift is the easier place to start. Move to Seated One Leg Press once your form holds up.
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