Barbell Deadlift Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Barbell Pause Deadlift
Barbell Clean Deadlift
Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift
Deadlift
Kettlebell Swing
Barbell Clean Pull
Barbell Snatch Pull
Walking on Incline Treadmill
Barbell Deadlift from Deficit
Jump on Fit Box
Trap Bar Deadlift
Barbell Full 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 trains
Primary Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings Quadriceps
Secondary Gastrocnemius Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers
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