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Obliques Twist High Knee and Kick Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Standing Side and Front Leg Raise demonstration

Standing Side and Front Leg Raise
2
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel demonstration

Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
3
Squat Thrust demonstration

Squat Thrust
4
Mountain Climber Plank demonstration

Mountain Climber Plank
5
Swing Back Knee Drives demonstration

Swing Back Knee Drives
6
Squat Press Down Twist demonstration

Squat Press Down Twist
7
Bodyweight Squat to Side Leg demonstration

Bodyweight Squat to Side Leg
8
Balance Board demonstration

Balance Board
9
High Knee Double Twist demonstration

High Knee Double Twist
10
Dancer Bend demonstration

Dancer Bend
11
Lunge with Twist demonstration

Lunge with Twist
12
World's Greatest Stretch demonstration

World's Greatest Stretch

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 Obliques Twist High Knee and Kick trains

Primary Obliques Quadriceps

Secondary Gluteus Medius Iliopsoas Rectus Abdominis

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