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Lying Straight Leg Marches Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Knee Drive demonstration

Knee Drive
2
High Knee Sprints demonstration

High Knee Sprints
3
Double Knee Drive demonstration

Double Knee Drive
4
Front Leg Lift Under Knee Tap demonstration

Front Leg Lift Under Knee Tap
5
Alternate Lying Floor Leg Raise demonstration

Alternate Lying Floor Leg Raise
6
Boat Stretch demonstration

Boat Stretch
7
Sweep March demonstration

Sweep March
8
L-Sit on Floor demonstration

L-Sit on Floor
9
Bodyweight Knee Thrust demonstration

Bodyweight Knee Thrust
10
Standing Knee Raise demonstration

Standing Knee Raise
11
Lying Hip Straight Leg Raise demonstration

Lying Hip Straight Leg Raise
12
Step Knee Thrust demonstration

Step Knee Thrust

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 Straight Leg Marches trains

Primary Iliopsoas Rectus Abdominis

Secondary Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings Quadriceps

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