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Smith Bent-Knee Good Morning Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Barbell Pause Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Pause Deadlift
2
Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift demonstration

Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift
3
Barbell Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Deadlift
4
Barbell Clean Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Clean Deadlift
5
Kettlebell Swing demonstration

Kettlebell Swing
6
Deadlift demonstration

Deadlift
7
Bodyweight Single Leg RDL demonstration

Bodyweight Single Leg RDL
8
Band Good Morning demonstration

Band Good Morning
9
Two-Arm Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift demonstration

Two-Arm Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift
10
Smith Deadlift demonstration

Smith Deadlift
11
Kettlebell Overhand Grip Swing demonstration

Kettlebell Overhand Grip Swing
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 Smith Bent-Knee Good Morning trains

Primary Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings

Secondary Gastrocnemius Quadriceps

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