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Barbell Clean High Pull Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Barbell Overhead Squat demonstration

Barbell Overhead Squat
2
Sumo Deadlift High Pull demonstration

Sumo Deadlift High Pull
3
Barbell Clean and Jerk demonstration

Barbell Clean and Jerk
4
Barbell Power Snatch from Blocks demonstration

Barbell Power Snatch from Blocks
5
Barbell Power Clean from Blocks demonstration

Barbell Power Clean from Blocks
6
Barbell Power Snatch demonstration

Barbell Power Snatch
7
Barbell Snatch Pull demonstration

Barbell Snatch Pull
8
Kettlebell Sumo High Pull demonstration

Kettlebell Sumo High Pull
9
Barbell Muscle Clean demonstration

Barbell Muscle Clean
10
Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row demonstration

Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row
11
Smith Hang Clean demonstration

Smith Hang Clean
12
Jump Shrug demonstration

Jump Shrug

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 High Pull trains

Primary Trapezius Upper Fibers

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps

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