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Front and Side Knee Drive Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Revolved Triangle Pose demonstration

Revolved Triangle Pose
2
High Knees demonstration

High Knees
3
Marching on Spot demonstration

Marching on Spot
4
Knee Drive demonstration

Knee Drive
5
Twist Step Stretch demonstration

Twist Step Stretch
6
High Knee March demonstration

High Knee March
7
Standing Balance Hip Flexion demonstration

Standing Balance Hip Flexion
8
Bodyweight Knee Thrust demonstration

Bodyweight Knee Thrust
9
High Knee Sprints demonstration

High Knee Sprints
10
High Knee Skips demonstration

High Knee Skips
11
Hip Flexor Stretch Rear Foot Elevated demonstration

Hip Flexor Stretch Rear Foot Elevated
12
Alternate Front Kick in Place demonstration

Alternate Front Kick in Place

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 Front and Side Knee Drive trains

Primary Iliopsoas

Secondary Gluteus Medius Obliques Quadriceps

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