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RKC Plank Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Squat Press Down Twist demonstration

Squat Press Down Twist
2
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel demonstration

Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
3
Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift demonstration

Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift
4
Squat Thrust demonstration

Squat Thrust
5
Mountain Climber Plank demonstration

Mountain Climber Plank
6
Swing Back Knee Drives demonstration

Swing Back Knee Drives
7
Alternate Single Leg Raise Plank demonstration

Alternate Single Leg Raise Plank
8
Standing Side and Front Leg Raise demonstration

Standing Side and Front Leg Raise
9
Bridge - Mountain Climber (Cross Body) demonstration

Bridge - Mountain Climber (Cross Body)
10
Plank on Hands demonstration

Plank on Hands
11
Elevated Cycling demonstration

Elevated Cycling
12
Plank Jack on Elbows demonstration

Plank Jack on Elbows

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 RKC Plank trains

Primary Obliques Rectus Abdominis

Secondary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps Serratus Anterior

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