Kettlebell Swing Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Barbell Clean Deadlift
Barbell Pause Deadlift
Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift
Deadlift
Barbell Deadlift
Kettlebell Two-Arm Clean
Barbell Full Clean
Kettlebell Suitcase Deadlift
Kettlebell Hang Clean
Kettlebell Overhand Grip Swing
Kettlebell Single-Arm Swing
Kettlebell 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 Kettlebell Swing trains
Primary Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings Quadriceps
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Obliques Rectus Abdominis Trapezius Lower Fibers
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