Deadlift vs. Squat, which one are you stronger in and if you could only pick "one" for a program then which would you choose?

[BeardedDude]

I love both but I'm wondering which one do people prefer.

Deadlift

Squat

[front2back]

Picking between the two is a baddd idea. Your muscles need "push" and "pull" exercises to work properly. Bench is a "push", rows are a "pull". Shoulder press is a "push", shrugs are a "pull". Squat is a "push", Deadlift is a "pull".

Doing only one without the other is like building only half of a house and trying to live in it.

[BeardedDude]

Technically when you look at the muscles a Deadlift works it's more core than pull.

The squat does work your quads which are a pushing muscle but the Deadlift mostly works the lower back, if you want to focus on Hammies which are pull then you need to do RDL not conventional. Neither hits your Lats a lot.

[front2back]

I do sumo deadlifts so I get enough work out of my Hams.

Cleans are for hiring your lats.

[Flex4Ever]

I'd prefer deadlift. Mostly because I have a hip problem, so squat would be problematic.

[topknots]

I'm definitely a lot stronger in my squat, so I'd prefer that.

[Man4DaJoB]

i don't do deadlifts i think i'm weak for deadlifts, i do squats only.

[BeardedDude]

We all have our strengths and weaknesses, I'm weaker in the squat.

[doireallyneedone]

Deadlift. Better total body workout than squat, although squat is also a great workout. Deadlift is better for sport purposes, my sport at least.

[cagefighter1568]

Dead lifts. Its good for your legs and back. But that being said you do need both.

[PhiOmega]

My deadlift is stronger

I prefer deadlifts

If I could only do one I'd stick with squats