Can’t Deadlift? Don’t Sweat It. Try These 5 Alternative Options Instead (Well+Good)

Posted: Mar 11, 2024 in In the News

This article originally appeared in Well+Good on March 11, 2024.

Can’t Deadlift? Don’t Sweat It. Try These 5 Alternative Options Instead

By Caroline Juster

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So, which exercises replace the deadlift? We've got you covered. Plug the below moves into your workouts if traditional deadlifts aren’t a good fit for your body or you have limited equipment.

Deadlift muscles worked

Before we dive into the best alternatives, it's helpful to know which muscles deadlifts work. This way, you know which muscles should be firing when you perform deadlift substitutes.

Deadlifts primarily target the muscles of your posterior chain on the back side of your body, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

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