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Dumbbell Straight Leg Russian Twist Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Dumbbell Russian Twist with Legs Floor Off demonstration

Dumbbell Russian Twist with Legs Floor Off
2
Squat Thrust demonstration

Squat Thrust
3
Standing Side and Front Leg Raise demonstration

Standing Side and Front Leg Raise
4
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel demonstration

Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
5
Mountain Climber Plank demonstration

Mountain Climber Plank
6
Swing Back Knee Drives demonstration

Swing Back Knee Drives
7
Squat Press Down Twist demonstration

Squat Press Down Twist
8
Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap demonstration

Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap
9
Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift demonstration

Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift
10
Standing Opposite Touches demonstration

Standing Opposite Touches
11
Bodyweight Windmill demonstration

Bodyweight Windmill
12
Weighted Lying Twist demonstration

Weighted Lying Twist

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 Straight Leg Russian Twist trains

Primary Obliques Rectus Abdominis

Secondary Erector Spinae Quadriceps

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