Both the squat and the deadlift forge lower body strength, but they target different muscle groups. Squats are a knee-dominant movement, so they require more quad activation.

Fitness pros weigh in on the exercise showdown of deadlift versus squat—see which lower-body staple is best for building a strong butt.

FWIW, the same 2020 review found the belt squat, split squat, and modified single-leg squat to be the best variations for glute engagement, outranking the back squat, overhead squat, and overhead ...

Deadlifts. The deadlift is a ... Split squats. The split squat is a single leg exercise that forces you to use your core for balance. It targets your glutes, quads and hamstrings.

Northcott, of Mackenzie, broke the world record in the deadlift for the 16–17 age class at the Special Olympics powerlifting ...

Fitness experts suggest consistent, full-body resistance training, including exercises like deadlifts and squats, can ...

"My deadlift is usually way bigger, so I always get the last pull," Getts said. "So I can always change what I need to do to win." On the other hand, bench is Long's best, then squat.