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Kettlebell Deadlift Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Barbell Clean Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Clean Deadlift
2
Barbell Pause Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Pause Deadlift
3
Kettlebell Swing demonstration

Kettlebell Swing
4
Deadlift demonstration

Deadlift
5
Barbell Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Deadlift
6
Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift demonstration

Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift
7
Kettlebell Overhand Grip Swing demonstration

Kettlebell Overhand Grip Swing
8
Barbell Deadlift from Deficit demonstration

Barbell Deadlift from Deficit
9
Kettlebell Single-Arm Swing demonstration

Kettlebell Single-Arm Swing
10
Bodyweight Good Morning Row demonstration

Bodyweight Good Morning Row
11
Barbell Reeves Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Reeves Deadlift
12
Bridge Pose Setu Bandhasana demonstration

Bridge Pose Setu Bandhasana

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 Kettlebell Deadlift trains

Primary Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Posterior Quadriceps Soleus Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers

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