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Dumbbell swing alternatives

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

  1. Dumbbell Romanian deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement.
  2. Hex bar Romanian deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs trap bar.
  3. Kettlebell deadliftTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  4. Kettlebell Romanian deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  5. Kettlebell swingTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  6. Paused Romanian deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs barbell.
  7. Romanian deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs barbell.
  8. Band deadliftTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  9. Cable Romanian deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs cable machine.
  10. DeadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs barbell.
  11. Deficit deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs barbell and plyo box or step.
  12. Dumbbell hang cleanTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement.

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