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Lying Leg Cross Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Hip Circle with Hula Hoop demonstration

Hip Circle with Hula Hoop
2
High Knee Twist demonstration

High Knee Twist
3
Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap demonstration

Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap
4
Standing Side and Front Leg Raise demonstration

Standing Side and Front Leg Raise
5
Standing Side Crunch (Diagonal) demonstration

Standing Side Crunch (Diagonal)
6
Cross Standing Crunch demonstration

Cross Standing Crunch
7
Hanging Toes to Bar demonstration

Hanging Toes to Bar
8
Groin Crunch demonstration

Groin Crunch
9
Front Plank Toe Tap demonstration

Front Plank Toe Tap
10
Bodyweight Windmill demonstration

Bodyweight Windmill
11
Twisting Knee-Up demonstration

Twisting Knee-Up
12
Elbow to Knee Side Plank Crunch demonstration

Elbow to Knee Side Plank Crunch

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 Lying Leg Cross trains

Primary Obliques Rectus Abdominis

Secondary Adductor Magnus Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus Iliopsoas

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