Long Distance Running Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Walking on Incline Treadmill
Walking
Walking on Treadmill
Assault Run
Jump on Fit Box
Sprint
Run on Treadmill
Downward Dog Sprint
Barbell Split Clean
Walk
High Knee to Butt Kick
4 Reverse Lunge and 4 Side Taps
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 Long Distance Running trains
Primary Gastrocnemius Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings Quadriceps
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Iliopsoas Soleus Tibialis Anterior
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