Twist Superman vs Kettlebell Deadlift

Which one fits your Back workout plan?

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Planfit users log Twist Superman more often — 1,688 sessions vs 627. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

Compare the benefits of Twist Superman and Kettlebell Deadlift and pick the one that fits your Back workout.

Twist Superman vs Kettlebell Deadlift: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Twist Superman more often — 1,688 sessions compared to 627 for Kettlebell Deadlift.

What most people do isn't always what fits you. Twist Superman and Kettlebell Deadlift differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.

How Twist Superman and Kettlebell Deadlift Differ

What differsTwist SupermanKettlebell Deadlift
Equipmentbodyweight onlya kettlebell
Difficulty2 of 52 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users1,688 sessions627 sessions

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How to Do Twist Superman

Twist Superman demo video

Twist Superman Muscles Worked: Back

Form

  1. 1. Lift your chest and feet while twisting your body to one side.
  2. 2. Return to the starting position and exercise the same way on the opposite side.

Coach's Tips

  1. Please be careful not to strain and lift your upper body.

For a full Twist Superman guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Twist Superman exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Twist Superman?Exercise Guide

How to Do Kettlebell Deadlift

Kettlebell Deadlift demo video

Kettlebell Deadlift Muscles Worked: Back

Form

  1. 1. First, push your hips back while naturally bending your knees to go down.
  2. 2. When coming up, straighten your knees first while keeping your weight on the center of your feet and bring your hips forward.
  3. 3. When you are fully upright, puff out your chest and contract your entire back.

Coach's Tips

  1. 1. Please keep your chest open so that your shoulders do not hunch forward.
  2. 2. Engage your core to prevent your lower back from rounding.

For a full Kettlebell Deadlift guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Kettlebell Deadlift exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Kettlebell Deadlift?Exercise Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for Back, Twist Superman or Kettlebell Deadlift?

Planfit users log Twist Superman more often — 1,688 sessions against 627 for Kettlebell Deadlift. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.

What equipment do Twist Superman and Kettlebell Deadlift need?

Twist Superman needs bodyweight only, and Kettlebell Deadlift needs a kettlebell.

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