Cable Glute Dominant Step-Up Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Dumbbell Rear Lunge from Step
Kneeling Forward Hip Circles
Skater Step-Back
Glute Bridge Hold with Kick
Touchdown
Power Sled Drag
Trap Bar Deadlift
Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift
Side Squat Walk
Barbell Clean Deadlift
Dumbbell Single Leg Step-Up
Barbell Pause 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 Cable Glute Dominant Step-Up trains
Primary Gluteus Maximus
Secondary Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus Hamstrings Quadriceps
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