V Squat vs Dumbbell Lunge
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dumbbell Lunge more often — 17,996 sessions vs 5,025. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of V Squat and Dumbbell Lunge and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
V Squat vs Dumbbell Lunge: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dumbbell Lunge more often — 17,996 sessions compared to 5,025 for V Squat.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. V Squat and Dumbbell Lunge 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 Dumbbell Lunge Differ
| What differs | V Squat | Dumbbell Lunge |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a dumbbell |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 5,025 sessions | 17,996 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 Dumbbell Lunge
Dumbbell Lunge Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Step one foot forward and raise the heel of the opposite foot.
- 2. Lower down until the angle of both knees is 90 degrees.
- 3. Keep your chest open and your back straight as you return to the starting position.
- 4. Repeat the same with the opposite leg.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body forward.
- 2. When bending your knees, please be careful that the knee of the foot you step forward with does not go beyond the foot.
- 3. Please ensure that your center of gravity does not lean too far forward.
For a full Dumbbell Lunge guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Lunge exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, V Squat or Dumbbell Lunge?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Lunge more often — 17,996 sessions against 5,025 for V Squat. 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 Dumbbell Lunge need?
V Squat needs a machine, and Dumbbell Lunge needs a dumbbell.
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