Dumbbell Side Squat Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Dumbbell Curtsey Lunge
Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift
Kettlebell Sumo Squat
Plyo Side Lunge Stretch
Kettlebell Cossack Squat
Dumbbell Sumo Squat off Benches
Dumbbell Bar Grip Sumo Squat
Weighted Plate Cossack Squat
4 Corners Curtsy
Cossack Squat
Landmine Sumo Squat
Barbell Sumo Deadlift
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 Squat trains
Primary Adductor Magnus Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Gluteus Medius Hamstrings Obliques
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