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Battling Ropes Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Kettlebell Single-Arm Clean and Press demonstration

Kettlebell Single-Arm Clean and Press
2
Boxing Jab demonstration

Boxing Jab
3
Kettlebell Clean and Jerk demonstration

Kettlebell Clean and Jerk
4
Handstand Walk demonstration

Handstand Walk
5
Push Press demonstration

Push Press
6
Full Planche Push-Up demonstration

Full Planche Push-Up
7
Frog Planche demonstration

Frog Planche
8
Dumbbell Biceps Curl with Overhead Extension on Stability Ball demonstration

Dumbbell Biceps Curl with Overhead Extension on Stability Ball
9
Spider Crawl Push-Up demonstration

Spider Crawl Push-Up
10
Bodyweight Muscle-Up demonstration

Bodyweight Muscle-Up
11
Barbell Curl Press Extension demonstration

Barbell Curl Press Extension
12
Landmine Kneeling Thruster Press demonstration

Landmine Kneeling Thruster 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 Battling Ropes trains

Primary Biceps Brachii Deltoid Anterior Triceps Brachii

Secondary Gluteus Maximus Obliques Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis

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