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Rope Pull Side Step Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Dumbbell Wood Chop Squat demonstration

Dumbbell Wood Chop Squat
2
Balance Board demonstration

Balance Board
3
Extended Side Angle Yoga Pose demonstration

Extended Side Angle Yoga Pose
4
Rowing Straight Back (with Rowing Machine) demonstration

Rowing Straight Back (with Rowing Machine)
5
Squat Press Down Twist demonstration

Squat Press Down Twist
6
Cable Squat Row (with Rope Attachment) demonstration

Cable Squat Row (with Rope Attachment)
7
Dumbbell Suitcase Carry demonstration

Dumbbell Suitcase Carry
8
Reverse Warrior Pose demonstration

Reverse Warrior Pose
9
Bodyweight Squat to Side Leg demonstration

Bodyweight Squat to Side Leg
10
Sitting Side Reach Stretch demonstration

Sitting Side Reach Stretch
11
Revolved Side Angle Pose demonstration

Revolved Side Angle Pose
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 Rope Pull Side Step trains

Primary Latissimus Dorsi Obliques Quadriceps

Secondary Biceps Brachii Deltoid Anterior Gluteus Medius

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