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Barbell high pull alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the barbell high pull, best matches first.

  1. Hang power cleanTrains the traps, same movement.
  2. Dumbbell snatchTrains the side delts, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  3. Hang snatchTrains the traps, same movement.
  4. Kettlebell high pullTrains the traps, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  5. Power cleanTrains the traps, same movement.
  6. Barbell upright rowTrains the side delts and traps.
  7. Cable upright rowTrains the side delts and traps, needs cable machine.
  8. Dumbbell hang cleanTrains the traps, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  9. Dumbbell upright rowTrains the side delts and traps, needs dumbbells.
  10. Incline Y raiseTrains the side delts and traps, needs dumbbells and adjustable bench.
  11. Incline Y raiseTrains the side delts and traps, needs dumbbells and adjustable bench.
  12. Power snatchTrains the traps, same movement.

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