Glute Ham Twist Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch
Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift
Alternate Single Leg Raise Plank
Stability Ball Front Plank
Sitting Lotus Pose Twisting Front Back Tap
Kneeling Plank
Body Saw Plank
Kettlebell Advanced Windmill
Bodyweight Windmill Cut
Elbow Push-Up
Squat Press Down Twist
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
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 Glute Ham Twist trains
Primary Obliques Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings