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Elbow Push-Up Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Boxing Left Uppercut demonstration

Boxing Left Uppercut
2
Alternate Single Leg Raise Plank demonstration

Alternate Single Leg Raise Plank
3
Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift demonstration

Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift
4
Plank Arm Lifts demonstration

Plank Arm Lifts
5
Kneeling Plank demonstration

Kneeling Plank
6
Rotating Stomach Stretch demonstration

Rotating Stomach Stretch
7
Mountain Climbers Shoulder Tap demonstration

Mountain Climbers Shoulder Tap
8
Kneeling Shoulder Tap demonstration

Kneeling Shoulder Tap
9
Plank on Hands demonstration

Plank on Hands
10
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel demonstration

Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
11
Crab Twist Toe Touch demonstration

Crab Twist Toe Touch
12
Body Saw Plank demonstration

Body Saw Plank

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 Elbow Push-Up trains

Primary Obliques Rectus Abdominis

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Triceps Brachii

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