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Resistance Band Upper Body Dead Bug Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Boxing Left Uppercut demonstration

Boxing Left Uppercut
2
Push and Rotate demonstration

Push and Rotate
3
Plank Arm Lifts demonstration

Plank Arm Lifts
4
Full Planche demonstration

Full Planche
5
Overhead Slam demonstration

Overhead Slam
6
Side Step Diagonal Punches demonstration

Side Step Diagonal Punches
7
Cross Body Punch Jack demonstration

Cross Body Punch Jack
8
Elbow Push-Up demonstration

Elbow Push-Up
9
Decline Shoulder Tap demonstration

Decline Shoulder Tap
10
Knee Raise Side Jabs demonstration

Knee Raise Side Jabs
11
Resistance Band Plank March demonstration

Resistance Band Plank March
12
Rotating Stomach Stretch demonstration

Rotating Stomach 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 Resistance Band Upper Body Dead Bug trains

Primary Rectus Abdominis

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Latissimus Dorsi Obliques Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head

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