Hands-Up Side Step Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Side Punch with Opposite Leg Lift
Switching Downward Punch
Bear Walk
Bodyweight Full Squat with Overhead Press
Criss Cross Jack
Bear Crawl
Stepback with Corner Touch
Marching on Spot Press
Butt Kick and Jumping Jack
Side Step Diagonal Punches
Standing Power Throw
Bodyweight Rear Lunge Front Raise
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 Hands-Up Side Step trains
Primary Deltoid Anterior Quadriceps
Secondary Gluteus Maximus Obliques Rectus Abdominis
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