Lateral Step-Up with Knee Drive Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Dumbbell Rear Lunge from Step
Skater Step-Back
Touchdown
Power Sled Drag
Trap Bar Deadlift
Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift
Barbell Clean Deadlift
Dumbbell Single Leg Step-Up
Barbell Pause Deadlift
Walking on Incline Treadmill
Kettlebell Hang Clean
High Knee to Butt Kick
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 Lateral Step-Up with Knee Drive trains
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Gluteus Medius Hamstrings Tensor Fasciae Latae
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