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Dumbbell Straight Leg Deadlift Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift demonstration

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
2
Dumbbell Good Morning demonstration

Dumbbell Good Morning
3
Glute Ham Developer Hip Extension demonstration

Glute Ham Developer Hip Extension
4
Bodyweight Good Morning Row demonstration

Bodyweight Good Morning Row
5
Barbell Rack Pull demonstration

Barbell Rack Pull
6
Smith Deadlift demonstration

Smith Deadlift
7
Barbell Reeves Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Reeves Deadlift
8
Dumbbell Reverse Hyperextension on Bench demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse Hyperextension on Bench
9
Resistance Band Floor Hyperextension demonstration

Resistance Band Floor Hyperextension
10
Kettlebell Swing demonstration

Kettlebell Swing
11
Kettlebell Overhand Grip Swing demonstration

Kettlebell Overhand Grip Swing
12
Barbell Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Deadlift

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 Dumbbell Straight Leg Deadlift trains

Primary Erector Spinae Hamstrings

Secondary Gluteus Maximus Trapezius Lower Fibers

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