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Smith Bent Knee Good Morning Alternatives

Need a swap for the Smith Bent Knee Good Morning? These 10 exercises train the same primary muscle — the glutes — using band, barbell, body weight (with resistance band), bodyweight 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 Smith Bent Knee Good Morning?

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 Smith Bent Knee Good Morning programming.

Is there a bodyweight alternative to the Smith Bent Knee Good Morning?

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 Smith Bent Knee Good Morning?

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.