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High Knee Twist Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Standing Side and Front Leg Raise demonstration

Standing Side and Front Leg Raise
2
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel demonstration

Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
3
Standing Side Crunch (Diagonal) demonstration

Standing Side Crunch (Diagonal)
4
Cross Standing Crunch demonstration

Cross Standing Crunch
5
Squat Thrust demonstration

Squat Thrust
6
Mountain Climber Plank demonstration

Mountain Climber Plank
7
Swing Back Knee Drives demonstration

Swing Back Knee Drives
8
Squat Press Down Twist demonstration

Squat Press Down Twist
9
Front Plank Toe Tap demonstration

Front Plank Toe Tap
10
Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap demonstration

Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap
11
Bodyweight Windmill demonstration

Bodyweight Windmill
12
Twisting Knee-Up demonstration

Twisting Knee-Up

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 High Knee Twist trains

Primary Obliques Rectus Abdominis

Secondary Gluteus Medius Iliopsoas Quadriceps

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