V Squat vs Barbell Hip Thrust
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log V Squat more often — 5,025 sessions vs 1,544. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of V Squat and Barbell Hip Thrust and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
V Squat vs Barbell Hip Thrust: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log V Squat more often — 5,025 sessions compared to 1,544 for Barbell Hip Thrust.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. V Squat and Barbell Hip Thrust differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How V Squat and Barbell Hip Thrust Differ
| What differs | V Squat | Barbell Hip Thrust |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 5,025 sessions | 1,544 sessions |
How to Do V Squat
V Squat Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your waist straight, then bend at the hip to lower your buttocks down.
- 2. Allow your knees to bend naturally until your thighs are vertical to your body.
- 3. Push strongly through the center of your feet to rise up.
- 4. As your buttocks rise, straighten your knees and hips in sequence, and return 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 come off the ground.
- 6. When standing up, please ensure your knees do not come together.
For a full V Squat guide with alternatives and benefits, see the V Squat exercise guide.
How to Do Barbell Hip Thrust
Barbell Hip Thrust Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Raise your pelvis until your shins are vertical and your body is parallel to the ground.
- 2. Return to the starting position while resisting the weight.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you just lift the barbell, it may hurt, so please wrap it with a squat pad, towel, etc.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your knees come together.
- 3. Please be careful not to tilt your head back.
- 4. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your back.
For a full Barbell Hip Thrust guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Barbell Hip Thrust exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, V Squat or Barbell Hip Thrust?
Planfit users log V Squat more often — 5,025 sessions against 1,544 for Barbell Hip Thrust. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do V Squat and Barbell Hip Thrust need?
V Squat needs a machine, and Barbell Hip Thrust needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
V Squat is the easier place to start. Move to Barbell Hip Thrust once your form holds up.
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