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Kettlebell clean alternatives

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

  1. DeadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs barbell.
  2. Kettlebell snatchTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement.
  3. Dumbbell Romanian deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  4. Kettlebell deadliftTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement.
  5. Kettlebell swingTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement.
  6. One-arm kettlebell swingTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement.
  7. Romanian deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs barbell.
  8. Band deadliftTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  9. Deficit deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs barbell and plyo box or step.
  10. Power cleanTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement, needs barbell.
  11. Reverse hack squatTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement, needs hack squat machine.
  12. Single-leg dumbbell RDLTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs dumbbells.

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