TETSUMachine Deadlift Alternatives
Need a swap for the Machine Deadlift? These 10 exercises train the same primary muscle — the glutes — using band, body weight (with resistance band), bodyweight, machine and more. Pick one that fits your equipment and slot it into the same place in your program.
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Common questions
What can I do instead of the Machine Deadlift?
The closest substitutes are the Tire Flip, Band Squat and Jump Squat. Each trains the glutes as its primary muscle, so sets and reps can stay the same as your Machine Deadlift programming.
Is there a bodyweight alternative to the Machine Deadlift?
Yes — the Jump Squat trains the glutes with no added weight. Progress by adding reps, slowing the tempo, or adjusting leverage.
Can I just rotate these with the Machine 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 glutes 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.