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Half Squat Side Reach Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Step Knee Thrust demonstration

Step Knee Thrust
2
Archer Stepback demonstration

Archer Stepback
3
Mountain Climber Lunge demonstration

Mountain Climber Lunge
4
Squat Press Down Twist demonstration

Squat Press Down Twist
5
Half Squat Torso Punches demonstration

Half Squat Torso Punches
6
Bodyweight Squat to Side Leg demonstration

Bodyweight Squat to Side Leg
7
Downward Dog Sprint demonstration

Downward Dog Sprint
8
Burpee Long Jump with Push-Up demonstration

Burpee Long Jump with Push-Up
9
Swing Back Knee Drives demonstration

Swing Back Knee Drives
10
Lunge Warm Up demonstration

Lunge Warm Up
11
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel demonstration

Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
12
Briskly Walking demonstration

Briskly Walking

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 Half Squat Side Reach trains

Primary Quadriceps

Secondary Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings Obliques Rectus Abdominis

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