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Power snatch alternatives

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

  1. Power cleanTrains the glutes and hamstrings and traps, same movement.
  2. Dumbbell hang cleanTrains the glutes and hamstrings and traps, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  3. Deficit deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs barbell and plyo box or step.
  4. Hang snatchTrains the glutes and traps, same movement.
  5. Band deadliftTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  6. Cable Romanian deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs cable machine.
  7. DeadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement.
  8. Dumbbell Romanian deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  9. Dumbbell swingTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  10. Feet-raised glute bridgeTrains the glutes and hamstrings, same movement, needs flat bench.
  11. Hang power cleanTrains the glutes and traps, same movement.
  12. Hex bar Romanian deadliftTrains the hamstrings and glutes, same movement, needs trap bar.

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