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Criss Cross Jack Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Side Punch with Opposite Leg Lift demonstration

Side Punch with Opposite Leg Lift
2
Switching Downward Punch demonstration

Switching Downward Punch
3
Bear Walk demonstration

Bear Walk
4
Bear Crawl demonstration

Bear Crawl
5
Side Step Diagonal Punches demonstration

Side Step Diagonal Punches
6
Forward Punch Toe Tap demonstration

Forward Punch Toe Tap
7
Cross Body Punch Jack demonstration

Cross Body Punch Jack
8
Knee Raise Side Jabs demonstration

Knee Raise Side Jabs
9
Swing Back Knee Drives demonstration

Swing Back Knee Drives
10
Squat Thrust demonstration

Squat Thrust
11
Double Knee Side Thrust demonstration

Double Knee Side Thrust
12
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel demonstration

Mountain Climber Slide with Towel

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 Criss Cross Jack trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis

Secondary Adductor Longus Gluteus Maximus Obliques

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