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Dumbbell hang clean alternatives

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

  1. Power cleanTrains the glutes and hamstrings and traps, same movement, needs barbell.
  2. Power snatchTrains the glutes and hamstrings and traps, same movement, needs barbell.
  3. DeadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs barbell.
  4. Kettlebell cleanTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  5. Paused deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs barbell.
  6. Deficit deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs barbell and plyo box or step.
  7. Dumbbell Romanian deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement.
  8. Dumbbell swingTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement.
  9. Hang power cleanTrains the glutes and traps, same movement, needs barbell.
  10. Hang snatchTrains the glutes and traps, same movement, needs barbell.
  11. Hex bar Romanian deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs trap bar.
  12. High-handle hex bar deadliftTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement, needs trap bar.

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