Sumo Deadlift vs Box Jump
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Sumo Deadlift more often — 1,150 sessions vs 53. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Sumo Deadlift and Box Jump and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Sumo Deadlift vs Box Jump: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Sumo Deadlift more often — 1,150 sessions compared to 53 for Box Jump.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Sumo Deadlift and Box Jump differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Sumo Deadlift and Box Jump Differ
| What differs | Sumo Deadlift | Box Jump |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | glutes, back, quads, and hamstrings | quads, hamstrings, and glutes |
| Equipment | a barbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,150 sessions | 53 sessions |
How to Do Sumo Deadlift
Sumo Deadlift Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Move your hips back while lifting the barbell forward.
- 2. Push against the floor and apply pressure to the center of your feet.
- 3. When you are fully upright, puff out your chest and contract your entire posterior.
- 4. Move your hips back again 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 lower back from rounding.
- 3. Be careful not to let your knees collapse inward when standing up.
- 4. Do not excessively arch your back while trying to keep it straight.
For a full Sumo Deadlift guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Sumo Deadlift exercise guide.
How to Do Box Jump
Box Jump Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Jump onto the box with both feet at the same time.
- 2. Jump back down with both feet at the same time and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to touch the ground with one foot at a time when landing.
- 2. Please be cautious of ankle injuries when jumping.
For a full Box Jump guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Box Jump exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Sumo Deadlift or Box Jump?
Planfit users log Sumo Deadlift more often — 1,150 sessions against 53 for Box Jump. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Sumo Deadlift and Box Jump work the same muscles?
Not quite. Sumo Deadlift loads glutes, back, quads, and hamstrings, and Box Jump loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes.
What equipment do Sumo Deadlift and Box Jump need?
Sumo Deadlift needs a barbell, and Box Jump needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Sumo Deadlift is the easier place to start. Move to Box Jump once your form holds up.
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