Double Diagonal Reach Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Side Step Diagonal Punches
Standing Hip Frontal Rotation with Shoulders Adduction
Plank Arm Lifts
Boxing Left Uppercut
Side Plank Leg Raise
Side Leg Raise Jack
Side-to-Side Step with Raise Hands
Sitting Shoulder Press and Hip Abduction on a Padded Stool
Side Punch with Opposite Leg Lift
Standing Hip Sagittal Rotation with Shoulders Transverse Flexion
Knee Raise Side Jabs
Lying Split Abductor
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 Double Diagonal Reach trains
Primary Deltoid Anterior Gluteus Medius Obliques
Secondary Deltoid Lateral Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis