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Cable pull-through alternatives

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

  1. DeadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs barbell.
  2. Dumbbell Romanian deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  3. Kettlebell swingTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  4. Power cleanTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement, needs barbell.
  5. Romanian deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs barbell.
  6. Single-leg Romanian deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, no equipment.
  7. Back extensionTrains the glutes, same movement, needs flat bench.
  8. Barbell hip thrustTrains the glutes, same movement, needs barbell and flat bench.
  9. Glute bridgeTrains the glutes, same movement, no equipment.
  10. Single-leg hip thrustTrains the glutes, same movement, needs flat bench.
  11. Trap bar deadliftTrains the glutes, same movement, needs trap bar.
  12. Leg curlTrains the hamstrings, needs leg curl machine.

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