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Band Twist (Down-Up) Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Double Diagonal Reach demonstration

Double Diagonal Reach
2
Swing Back Knee Drives demonstration

Swing Back Knee Drives
3
Squat Thrust demonstration

Squat Thrust
4
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel demonstration

Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
5
Mountain Climber Plank demonstration

Mountain Climber Plank
6
Squat Press Down Twist demonstration

Squat Press Down Twist
7
Standing Side and Front Leg Raise demonstration

Standing Side and Front Leg Raise
8
Resistance Band Plank March demonstration

Resistance Band Plank March
9
Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap demonstration

Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap
10
Standing Opposite Touches demonstration

Standing Opposite Touches
11
Plank Arm Lifts demonstration

Plank Arm Lifts
12
Boxing Left Uppercut demonstration

Boxing Left Uppercut

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 Twist (Down-Up) trains

Primary Obliques

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Gluteus Medius Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis

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