← All exercises

Dumbbell Side Bridge Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Side Plank Leg Raise demonstration

Side Plank Leg Raise
2
Double Diagonal Reach demonstration

Double Diagonal Reach
3
Standing Hip Frontal Rotation Arm Sways demonstration

Standing Hip Frontal Rotation Arm Sways
4
Side Leg Raise Jack demonstration

Side Leg Raise Jack
5
Kettlebell Bent Press demonstration

Kettlebell Bent Press
6
Elbow to Knee Side Plank Crunch demonstration

Elbow to Knee Side Plank Crunch
7
Side Plank Rotation demonstration

Side Plank Rotation
8
Bodyweight Windmill Cut demonstration

Bodyweight Windmill Cut
9
Swimming Side Steps demonstration

Swimming Side Steps
10
Hip Circle with Hula Hoop demonstration

Hip Circle with Hula Hoop
11
High Knee Twist demonstration

High Knee Twist
12
Front Plank Toe Tap demonstration

Front Plank Toe Tap

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 Dumbbell Side Bridge trains

Primary Obliques

Secondary Deltoid Lateral Gluteus Medius Rectus Abdominis

Your Best Workout Starts Here

Download Free on the App Store. No account needed. Works offline.

Download on the App Store

@2026. All Right Reserved.