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Bodyweight Squat to Side Leg Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Lunge Warm Up demonstration

Lunge Warm Up
2
Squat Mobility Twist demonstration

Squat Mobility Twist
3
Turn Side Step 4 Corner Touches demonstration

Turn Side Step 4 Corner Touches
4
Twisted Leg Lunge Pose demonstration

Twisted Leg Lunge Pose
5
Dancer Bend demonstration

Dancer Bend
6
Hook Kick Kickboxing (With Boxing Bag) demonstration

Hook Kick Kickboxing (With Boxing Bag)
7
Lunge with Twist demonstration

Lunge with Twist
8
Kettlebell Lunge with Twist demonstration

Kettlebell Lunge with Twist
9
Dumbbell Wood Chop Squat demonstration

Dumbbell Wood Chop Squat
10
Run demonstration

Run
11
Squat Press Down Twist demonstration

Squat Press Down Twist
12
Downward Dog Sprint demonstration

Downward Dog Sprint

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 Bodyweight Squat to Side Leg trains

Primary Gluteus Maximus Obliques Quadriceps

Secondary Gluteus Medius Hamstrings Rectus Abdominis

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