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Elevated Cycling Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel demonstration

Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
2
Squat Press Down Twist demonstration

Squat Press Down Twist
3
Swing Back Knee Drives demonstration

Swing Back Knee Drives
4
Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift demonstration

Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift
5
Mountain Climber Plank demonstration

Mountain Climber Plank
6
Standing Side and Front Leg Raise demonstration

Standing Side and Front Leg Raise
7
Squat Thrust demonstration

Squat Thrust
8
Alternate Single Leg Raise Plank demonstration

Alternate Single Leg Raise Plank
9
Standing Air Bike demonstration

Standing Air Bike
10
Alternating Knee Thrust demonstration

Alternating Knee Thrust
11
Sitting Side Crunch demonstration

Sitting Side Crunch
12
Spider Plank demonstration

Spider 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 Elevated Cycling trains

Primary Obliques Rectus Abdominis

Secondary Gluteus Maximus Iliopsoas Quadriceps

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