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Clean and jerk alternatives

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

  1. Trap bar deadliftTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs trap bar.
  2. Dumbbell clean and pressTrains the front delts and glutes, needs dumbbells.
  3. High-handle hex bar deadliftTrains the glutes and quads, same movement, needs trap bar.
  4. Kettlebell clean and pressTrains the front delts and glutes, needs kettlebells.
  5. Back squatTrains the quads and glutes, needs barbell and squat rack.
  6. Barbell rear-foot-raised split squatTrains the quads and glutes, needs barbell, squat rack and flat bench.
  7. Barbell reverse lungeTrains the quads and glutes, needs barbell and squat rack.
  8. Barbell reverse lungeTrains the quads and glutes, needs barbell and squat rack.
  9. Barbell step-upTrains the quads and glutes, needs barbell, squat rack and plyo box or step.
  10. Barbell walking lungeTrains the quads and glutes, needs barbell and squat rack.
  11. Box jumpTrains the quads and glutes, needs plyo box or step.
  12. Box squatTrains the quads and glutes, needs barbell, squat rack and plyo box or step.

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