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Lying Side to Side Knee Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Squat Press Down Twist demonstration

Squat Press Down Twist
2
Swing Back Knee Drives demonstration

Swing Back Knee Drives
3
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel demonstration

Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
4
Mountain Climber Plank demonstration

Mountain Climber Plank
5
Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch demonstration

Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch
6
Squat Thrust demonstration

Squat Thrust
7
Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift demonstration

Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift
8
Alternate Single Leg Raise Plank demonstration

Alternate Single Leg Raise Plank
9
Plank Feet Tap demonstration

Plank Feet Tap
10
Shuffle Air Bike demonstration

Shuffle Air Bike
11
Back Kick Heel Touches demonstration

Back Kick Heel Touches
12
Double Knee to Toe Touch demonstration

Double Knee to Toe Touch

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 Side to Side Knee trains

Primary Obliques Rectus Abdominis

Secondary Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings Quadriceps

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