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Smith Deadlift Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Bodyweight Good Morning Row demonstration

Bodyweight Good Morning Row
2
Barbell Rack Pull demonstration

Barbell Rack Pull
3
Barbell Reeves Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Reeves Deadlift
4
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift demonstration

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
5
Barbell Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Deadlift
6
Glute Ham Developer Hip Extension demonstration

Glute Ham Developer Hip Extension
7
Kettlebell Deadlift demonstration

Kettlebell Deadlift
8
Smith Bent-Knee Good Morning demonstration

Smith Bent-Knee Good Morning
9
Barbell Pause Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Pause Deadlift
10
Smith Reverse Hyperextension demonstration

Smith Reverse Hyperextension
11
Resistance Band Floor Hyperextension demonstration

Resistance Band Floor Hyperextension
12
Kettlebell Swing demonstration

Kettlebell Swing

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 Deadlift trains

Primary Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings

Secondary Trapezius Lower Fibers Trapezius Middle Fibers

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