Kneeling Straight Leg Kickback Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Lying Hyperextension Hold
Bodyweight Good Morning Row
Bodyweight Single Leg RDL
Single Leg Bodyweight Deadlift with Arm and Leg Extended
Dumbbell Reverse Hyperextension on Bench
Glute Ham Developer Hip Extension
Smith Reverse Hyperextension
Glute Bridge Hold with Kick
Reverse Hyperextension on Bench
Bridge Pose Setu Bandhasana
Band Good Morning
Two-Arm Barbell Stiff Legged 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 Kneeling Straight Leg Kickback trains
Primary Gluteus Maximus
Secondary Erector Spinae Gluteus Medius Hamstrings