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Barbell Romanian Deadlift Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

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Barbell Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Deadlift
2
Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift demonstration

Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift
3
Barbell Pause Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Pause Deadlift
4
Two-Arm Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift demonstration

Two-Arm Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift
5
Barbell Good Morning demonstration

Barbell Good Morning
6
Barbell Rack Pull demonstration

Barbell Rack Pull
7
Smith Bent-Knee Good Morning demonstration

Smith Bent-Knee Good Morning
8
Barbell Reeves Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Reeves Deadlift
9
Downward Dog demonstration

Downward Dog
10
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift demonstration

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
11
Walking on Incline Treadmill demonstration

Walking on Incline Treadmill
12
Jump on Fit Box demonstration

Jump on Fit Box

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 Romanian Deadlift trains

Primary Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings

Secondary Erector Spinae Gastrocnemius

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