Smith Kneeling Rear Kick Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Smith Bent-Knee Good Morning
Smith Deadlift
Smith Reverse Hyperextension
Run
Kettlebell Deadlift
Run on Treadmill
Bridge Pose Setu Bandhasana
Safety Bar Good Morning
Single Leg Bridge with Outstretched Leg
Bottle Weighted Deadlift
Landmine One Leg Stiff Leg Deadlift
Kettlebell Romanian 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 Smith Kneeling Rear Kick trains
Primary Gluteus Maximus
Secondary Hamstrings