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Downward Dog Leg Raise Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Wide Stance Plank with Diagonal Arm Lift demonstration

Wide Stance Plank with Diagonal Arm Lift
2
Alternate Single Leg Raise Plank demonstration

Alternate Single Leg Raise Plank
3
Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up (Squat Style) demonstration

Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up (Squat Style)
4
Tiger Curl Pose demonstration

Tiger Curl Pose
5
Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift demonstration

Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift
6
Burpee Long Jump with Push-Up demonstration

Burpee Long Jump with Push-Up
7
Half Squat Torso Punches demonstration

Half Squat Torso Punches
8
Step Knee Thrust demonstration

Step Knee Thrust
9
Mountain Climber Lunge demonstration

Mountain Climber Lunge
10
Bird Dog demonstration

Bird Dog
11
Shoulder Rotation Twist Split Lunge Stretch demonstration

Shoulder Rotation Twist Split Lunge Stretch
12
Archer Stepback demonstration

Archer Stepback

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 Downward Dog Leg Raise trains

Primary Gluteus Maximus Rectus Abdominis

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Gastrocnemius Hamstrings Obliques

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