Smith Machine Wide Squat vs Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
Contents
- • Smith Machine Wide Squat vs Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
- • How Smith Machine Wide Squat and Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull Differ
- • Related comparisons
- • Frequently Asked Questions
- • How to Do Smith Machine Wide Squat
- • How to Do Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull
Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull is the easier place to start — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 4. Compare Leg form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Smith Machine Wide Squat and Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Smith Machine Wide Squat vs Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Smith Machine Wide Squat more often — 636 sessions compared to 511 for Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Smith Machine Wide Squat and Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Smith Machine Wide Squat and Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull Differ
| What differs | Smith Machine Wide Squat | Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | glutes, hamstrings, and inner thighs | glutes, side delts, and hamstrings |
| Equipment | a machine | a kettlebell |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 636 sessions | 511 sessions |
How to Do Smith Machine Wide Squat
Smith Machine Wide Squat Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your waist straight, then bend at the hip joint to lower your hips down.
- 2. Allow your knees to bend naturally until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
- 3. Push strongly through the center of your feet to rise up.
- 4. As your hips rise, straighten your knees and hip joints in sequence, returning 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 lift off the ground.
- 6. When standing up, please ensure your knees do not come together.
For a full Smith Machine Wide Squat guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Smith Machine Wide Squat exercise guide.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Smith Machine Wide Squat or Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull?
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 Smith Machine Wide Squat and Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull work the same muscles?
Not quite. Smith Machine Wide Squat loads glutes, hamstrings, and inner thighs, and Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull loads glutes, side delts, and hamstrings.
What equipment do Smith Machine Wide Squat and Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull need?
Smith Machine Wide Squat needs a machine, and Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull needs a kettlebell.
Which is easier to start with?
Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull is the easier place to start. Move to Smith Machine Wide Squat once your form holds up.
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