Criss Cross Jack Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Switching Downward Punch
Bear Walk
Bear Crawl
Side Punch with Opposite Leg Lift
Side Step Diagonal Punches
Cross Body Punch Jack
Knee Raise Side Jabs
Forward Punch Toe Tap
Step Knee Thrust
Archer Stepback
Mountain Climber Lunge
Squat Press Down Twist
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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