Lying Leg Cross Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Standing Side Crunch (Diagonal)
Hip Circle with Hula Hoop
Cross Standing Crunch
High Knee Twist
Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap
Hanging Toes to Bar
Standing Side and Front Leg Raise
Sitting Side Crunch
Spider Plank
Oblique Crunches with Straight Leg Lift
Twisting Knee-Up
Elevated Cycling
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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