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Power Sled Rear Drag Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Barbell Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Deadlift
2
Barbell Pause Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Pause Deadlift
3
Barbell Clean Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Clean Deadlift
4
Deadlift demonstration

Deadlift
5
Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift demonstration

Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift
6
Kettlebell Swing demonstration

Kettlebell Swing
7
Kettlebell Deadlift demonstration

Kettlebell Deadlift
8
Barbell Reeves Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Reeves Deadlift
9
Barbell Deadlift from Deficit demonstration

Barbell Deadlift from Deficit
10
Trap Bar Deadlift demonstration

Trap Bar Deadlift
11
Power Sled Drag demonstration

Power Sled Drag
12
Barbell Paused Sumo Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Paused Sumo 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 Power Sled Rear Drag trains

Primary Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings

Secondary Erector Spinae Quadriceps Trapezius Middle Fibers

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