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Barbell Standing Twist Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch demonstration

Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch
2
Wind Side Twist Jump demonstration

Wind Side Twist Jump
3
Mountain Climber Plank demonstration

Mountain Climber Plank
4
Squat Thrust demonstration

Squat Thrust
5
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel demonstration

Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
6
Swing Back Knee Drives demonstration

Swing Back Knee Drives
7
Squat Press Down Twist demonstration

Squat Press Down Twist
8
Lunge Warm Up demonstration

Lunge Warm Up
9
Revolved Head to Knee Pose demonstration

Revolved Head to Knee Pose
10
Revolved Chair demonstration

Revolved Chair
11
Standing Side and Front Leg Raise demonstration

Standing Side and Front Leg Raise
12
Kettlebell Rotational Deadlift demonstration

Kettlebell Rotational Deadlift

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 Barbell Standing Twist trains

Primary Obliques

Secondary Erector Spinae Hamstrings Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis

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