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Russian Twist Punch Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Plank Arm Lifts demonstration

Plank Arm Lifts
2
Boxing Right Hook demonstration

Boxing Right Hook
3
Boxing Left Uppercut demonstration

Boxing Left Uppercut
4
Plank Thigh Tap demonstration

Plank Thigh Tap
5
Push-Up with Twist demonstration

Push-Up with Twist
6
Rotating Stomach Stretch demonstration

Rotating Stomach Stretch
7
Plank Jacks demonstration

Plank Jacks
8
Swing Back Knee Drives demonstration

Swing Back Knee Drives
9
Side Plank Rotation demonstration

Side Plank Rotation
10
Mountain Climber Cross demonstration

Mountain Climber Cross
11
V Sit Cross Punch demonstration

V Sit Cross Punch
12
Spiderman Plank demonstration

Spiderman Plank

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 Russian Twist Punch trains

Primary Obliques

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Pectoralis Major Sternal Head Rectus Abdominis

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