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Lunge with Twist Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Bodyweight Squat to Side Leg demonstration

Bodyweight Squat to Side Leg
2
Lunge Warm Up demonstration

Lunge Warm Up
3
Squat Mobility Twist demonstration

Squat Mobility Twist
4
Turn Side Step 4 Corner Touches demonstration

Turn Side Step 4 Corner Touches
5
Twisted Leg Lunge Pose demonstration

Twisted Leg Lunge Pose
6
Dancer Bend demonstration

Dancer Bend
7
Hook Kick Kickboxing (With Boxing Bag) demonstration

Hook Kick Kickboxing (With Boxing Bag)
8
Kettlebell Lunge with Twist demonstration

Kettlebell Lunge with Twist
9
Sprint demonstration

Sprint
10
Dumbbell Wood Chop Squat demonstration

Dumbbell Wood Chop Squat
11
Walking on Incline Treadmill demonstration

Walking on Incline Treadmill
12
Briskly Walking demonstration

Briskly Walking

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 Lunge with Twist trains

Primary Gluteus Maximus Obliques Quadriceps

Secondary Gastrocnemius Hamstrings Iliopsoas

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