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Barbell Deadlift from Blocks Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

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Barbell Clean Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Clean Deadlift
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Barbell Pause Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Pause Deadlift
3
Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift demonstration

Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift
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Deadlift demonstration

Deadlift
5
Barbell Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Deadlift
6
Barbell Deadlift from Deficit demonstration

Barbell Deadlift from Deficit
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Barbell Paused Sumo Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Paused Sumo Deadlift
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Barbell Power Clean demonstration

Barbell Power Clean
9
Kettlebell Swing demonstration

Kettlebell Swing
10
Trap Bar Deadlift demonstration

Trap Bar Deadlift
11
Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift demonstration

Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift
12
Kettlebell Two-Arm Clean demonstration

Kettlebell Two-Arm Clean

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 Deadlift from Blocks trains

Primary Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings

Secondary Erector Spinae Quadriceps Trapezius Upper Fibers

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