Progression ladder for the Vertical Swing

Pick an exercise to see the easier and harder steps either side of it, and log your sets so you can see when you are ready to move up.

Easier and harder steps around the Vertical Swing

These are the substitutes for the Vertical Swing, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps (1)

  1. Barbell Glute Bridge

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Glutes

Where you are now

Vertical Swing

Vertical Swing

  • Intermediate
  • Dumbbell
  • Hamstrings

Harder steps (6)

  1. Romanian Deadlift

    Romanian Deadlift

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Hamstrings
  2. Clean Deadlift

    Clean Deadlift

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Hamstrings
  3. Stiff-legged Dumbbell Deadlift

    Stiff-legged Dumbbell Deadlift

    • Intermediate
    • Dumbbell
    • Hamstrings
  4. Band Good Morning (Pull Through)

    Band Good Morning (Pull Through)

    • Intermediate
    • Band
    • Hamstrings
  5. Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Hamstrings
  6. Wide Stance Stiff Legs

    Wide Stance Stiff Legs

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Hamstrings

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