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Kneeling Straight Leg Side Kick Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Kneeling Forward Hip Circles demonstration

Kneeling Forward Hip Circles
2
Bodyweight Squat to Side Leg demonstration

Bodyweight Squat to Side Leg
3
Swim Leg Circle demonstration

Swim Leg Circle
4
Dancer Bend demonstration

Dancer Bend
5
Lunge Warm Up demonstration

Lunge Warm Up
6
Squat Mobility Twist demonstration

Squat Mobility Twist
7
Turn Side Step 4 Corner Touches demonstration

Turn Side Step 4 Corner Touches
8
Twisted Leg Lunge Pose demonstration

Twisted Leg Lunge Pose
9
Lunge with Twist demonstration

Lunge with Twist
10
Skater Step-Back demonstration

Skater Step-Back
11
Side Walk Tip Toes demonstration

Side Walk Tip Toes
12
Side Lunge with Hip Rotation demonstration

Side Lunge with Hip Rotation

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 Kneeling Straight Leg Side Kick trains

Primary Gluteus Maximus

Secondary Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus Obliques Quadriceps

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