Zercher Carry Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Barbell Clean Deadlift
Barbell Snatch Pull
Barbell Pause Deadlift
Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift
Kettlebell Swing
Deadlift
Barbell Deadlift
Kettlebell Suitcase Deadlift
Kettlebell Hang Clean
Barbell Power Clean
Barbell Muscle Clean
Kettlebell Two-Arm Clean
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 Zercher Carry trains
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Biceps Brachii Erector Spinae Hamstrings Obliques Rectus Abdominis Trapezius Upper Fibers
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