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Bridge Pose Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Kettlebell Swing demonstration

Kettlebell Swing
2
Barbell Clean Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Clean Deadlift
3
Barbell Pause Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Pause Deadlift
4
Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift demonstration

Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift
5
Burpee Long Jump with Push-Up demonstration

Burpee Long Jump with Push-Up
6
Reverse Plank on Elbows demonstration

Reverse Plank on Elbows
7
Deadlift demonstration

Deadlift
8
Barbell Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Deadlift
9
Power Sled Drag demonstration

Power Sled Drag
10
Step Knee Thrust demonstration

Step Knee Thrust
11
Archer Stepback demonstration

Archer Stepback
12
Farmers Walk demonstration

Farmers Walk

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 Bridge Pose trains

Primary Gluteus Maximus

Secondary Erector Spinae Hamstrings Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis

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