Two-Arm Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Barbell Deadlift
Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift
Barbell Pause Deadlift
Barbell Good Morning
Barbell Rack Pull
Smith Bent-Knee Good Morning
Barbell Reeves Deadlift
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
Barbell Deadlift from Deficit
Bodyweight Single Leg RDL
Barbell Clean Deadlift
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 Two-Arm Barbell Stiff Legged Deadlift trains
Primary Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings
Secondary Gastrocnemius