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Dumbbell Romanian deadlift alternatives

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

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

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