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Arm Swing Side Step Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Side-to-Side Step with Raise Hands demonstration

Side-to-Side Step with Raise Hands
2
Side Step Diagonal Punches demonstration

Side Step Diagonal Punches
3
Side Punch with Opposite Leg Lift demonstration

Side Punch with Opposite Leg Lift
4
Barbell Overhead Squat demonstration

Barbell Overhead Squat
5
Star Squat Jack demonstration

Star Squat Jack
6
Alternate Front Kick in Place with Arm Circles demonstration

Alternate Front Kick in Place with Arm Circles
7
Barbell Snatch Balance demonstration

Barbell Snatch Balance
8
Knee Raise Side Jabs demonstration

Knee Raise Side Jabs
9
Dumbbell Overhead Squat demonstration

Dumbbell Overhead Squat
10
Barbell Behind the Back Push Press demonstration

Barbell Behind the Back Push Press
11
Dumbbell Iron Cross demonstration

Dumbbell Iron Cross
12
Marching on Spot Press demonstration

Marching on Spot Press

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Arm Swing Side Step trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Quadriceps

Secondary Deltoid Lateral Gluteus Medius Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head

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