TETSUBarbell Straight Leg Deadlift Alternatives
Need a swap for the Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift? These 9 exercises train the same primary muscle — the hamstrings — using assisted, barbell, bodyweight, dumbbell and more. Pick one that fits your equipment and slot it into the same place in your program.
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What can I do instead of the Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift?
The closest substitutes are the Kick Out Sit, Glute-Ham Raise and Kettlebell Hang Clean. Each trains the hamstrings as its primary muscle, so sets and reps can stay the same as your Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift programming.
Is there a bodyweight alternative to the Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift?
Yes — the Kick Out Sit trains the hamstrings with no added weight. Progress by adding reps, slowing the tempo, or adjusting leverage.
Can I just rotate these with the Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift?
Yes. Rotating two or three same-muscle movements every few weeks keeps progress moving without changing what the session trains — they all load the hamstrings first.
Track it in Tetsu
Swap exercises mid-workout in Tetsu — it keeps your history per movement and suggests the right weight when you switch. Free to start.