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Knee Hug Glute Stretch Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Back Forward Leg Swings demonstration

Back Forward Leg Swings
2
Walking demonstration

Walking
3
Briskly Walking demonstration

Briskly Walking
4
Scissors Jump demonstration

Scissors Jump
5
Long Distance Running demonstration

Long Distance Running
6
Jog demonstration

Jog
7
High Knee to Butt Kick demonstration

High Knee to Butt Kick
8
Run demonstration

Run
9
Run on Treadmill demonstration

Run on Treadmill
10
Downward Dog Sprint demonstration

Downward Dog Sprint
11
Skater Step-Back demonstration

Skater Step-Back
12
Reverse Lunge Quick Arms demonstration

Reverse Lunge Quick Arms

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 Knee Hug Glute Stretch trains

Primary Gluteus Maximus

Secondary Hamstrings Iliopsoas Quadriceps

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