Barbell Deadlift vs Barbell Full Squat (side Pov)

Compare Barbell Deadlift (targets Glutes) and Barbell Full Squat (side Pov) (targets Glutes) head-to-head. Discover which exercise is better for your training goals, equipment availability, and fitness level.

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Exercise Comparison

Exercise A
Barbell Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Deadlift

Target Glutes
Equipment Barbell
Body Part Upper-legs
Difficulty Advanced
Movement Compound
Secondary Muscles
Hamstrings Lower Back
VS
Exercise B
Barbell Full Squat (side Pov) demonstration

Barbell Full Squat (side Pov)

Target Glutes
Equipment Barbell
Body Part Upper-legs
Difficulty Intermediate
Movement Compound
Secondary Muscles
Quadriceps Hamstrings Calves Core

Head-to-Head Comparison

Attribute Barbell Deadlift Barbell Full Squat (side Pov)
Target Muscle
Glutes
Glutes
Body Part
Upper-legs
Upper-legs
Equipment
Barbell
Barbell
Difficulty
Advanced
Intermediate
Movement Type
Compound
Compound
Secondary Muscles
2
4

Secondary Muscles Activated

Barbell Deadlift

Hamstrings Lower Back

Barbell Full Squat (side Pov)

Quadriceps Hamstrings Calves Core

Visual Comparison

Barbell Deadlift
Barbell Full Squat (side Pov)

Key Differences

  • Difficulty levels differ: Barbell Deadlift is advanced, while Barbell Full Squat (side Pov) is intermediate.
  • Both exercises target the Glutes using Barbell. The main differences are in their movement patterns and muscle activation angles.

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