Barbell Clean Deadlift Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Barbell Pause Deadlift
Deadlift
Barbell Deadlift
Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift
Kettlebell Swing
Barbell Snatch Pull
Barbell Full Clean
Barbell Power Clean
Barbell Clean Pull
Barbell Deadlift from Deficit
Kettlebell Deadlift
Trap Bar Deadlift
Criteria used to find exercise alternatives
Same target muscles
We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.
Full muscle overlap
Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.
Equipment considered
Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.
What the Barbell Clean Deadlift trains
Primary Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings Quadriceps
Secondary Biceps Brachii Deltoid Anterior Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers