Band Cross Abduction Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Side Lying Kickout
Resistance Band Standing Hip Abduction
Resistance Band Lying Abduction
Band Hip Abduction
Resistance Band Clam
Band Seated Hip Internal Rotation
Resistance Band Seated Hip Abduction
Side Lying 90 Degrees Hip Clam and Kick
Lying Leg Abduction
Lateral Band Walk
Hip Abduction
Side to Side Leg Swings
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 Band Cross Abduction trains
Primary Gluteus Medius
Secondary Gluteus Minimus Tensor Fasciae Latae
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