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One-arm kettlebell swing alternatives

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

  1. DeadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs barbell.
  2. Dumbbell Romanian deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  3. Kettlebell cleanTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement.
  4. Kettlebell deadliftTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement.
  5. Kettlebell snatchTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement.
  6. 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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