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Kettlebell Single-Arm Swing Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Kettlebell Swing demonstration

Kettlebell Swing
2
Barbell Clean Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Clean Deadlift
3
Kettlebell Overhand Grip Swing demonstration

Kettlebell Overhand Grip Swing
4
Barbell Pause Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Pause Deadlift
5
Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift demonstration

Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift
6
Deadlift demonstration

Deadlift
7
Kettlebell Deadlift demonstration

Kettlebell Deadlift
8
Barbell Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Deadlift
9
Bridge Pose Setu Bandhasana demonstration

Bridge Pose Setu Bandhasana
10
Single Leg Bodyweight Deadlift with Arm and Leg Extended demonstration

Single Leg Bodyweight Deadlift with Arm and Leg Extended
11
Band Good Morning demonstration

Band Good Morning
12
Barbell Deadlift from Deficit demonstration

Barbell Deadlift from Deficit

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 Single-Arm Swing trains

Primary Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis

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