Crossed Arms Front Leg Kick Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
Step Knee Thrust
Knee Drive
Squat Press Down Twist
Archer Stepback
Squat Thrust
Mountain Climber Plank
Mountain Climber Lunge
Half Squat Torso Punches
Swing Back Knee Drives
Single Leg Stand
Shoulder Rotation Twist Split Lunge Stretch
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 Crossed Arms Front Leg Kick trains
Primary Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings Iliopsoas Obliques