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Dumbbell Single-Arm Starfish Crunch (Beginner) Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Boxing Left Uppercut demonstration

Boxing Left Uppercut
2
Squat Press Down Twist demonstration

Squat Press Down Twist
3
Swing Back Knee Drives demonstration

Swing Back Knee Drives
4
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel demonstration

Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
5
Mountain Climber Plank demonstration

Mountain Climber Plank
6
Squat Thrust demonstration

Squat Thrust
7
Plank Arm Lifts demonstration

Plank Arm Lifts
8
Dumbbell Lying Woodchop demonstration

Dumbbell Lying Woodchop
9
Standing Side and Front Leg Raise demonstration

Standing Side and Front Leg Raise
10
Dumbbell Russian Twist with Legs Floor Off demonstration

Dumbbell Russian Twist with Legs Floor Off
11
Weighted Twisting Crunch (On Bench) demonstration

Weighted Twisting Crunch (On Bench)
12
T-Twist Knee Drive demonstration

T-Twist Knee Drive

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 Single-Arm Starfish Crunch (Beginner) trains

Primary Obliques Rectus Abdominis

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Quadriceps Serratus Anterior Trapezius Upper Fibers

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