V Squat vs Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log V Squat more often — 5,025 sessions vs 511. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of V Squat and Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
V Squat vs Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull: 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 511 for Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. V 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 V Squat and Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull Differ
| What differs | V Squat | Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | quads, hamstrings, and glutes | glutes, side delts, and hamstrings |
| Equipment | a machine | a kettlebell |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 5,025 sessions | 511 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 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, V Squat or Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull?
Planfit users log V Squat more often — 5,025 sessions against 511 for Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do V Squat and Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull work the same muscles?
Not quite. V Squat loads quads, hamstrings, and glutes, and Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull loads glutes, side delts, and hamstrings.
What equipment do V Squat and Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull need?
V Squat needs a machine, and Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift HighPull needs a kettlebell.
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