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Scissors Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
High Knee Sprints demonstration

High Knee Sprints
2
Knee Drive demonstration

Knee Drive
3
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel demonstration

Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
4
Step Knee Thrust demonstration

Step Knee Thrust
5
Crossed Arms Front Leg Kick demonstration

Crossed Arms Front Leg Kick
6
Lying Straight Leg Marches demonstration

Lying Straight Leg Marches
7
Criss Cross Jump demonstration

Criss Cross Jump
8
Bear Crawl demonstration

Bear Crawl
9
Mountain Climber Plank demonstration

Mountain Climber Plank
10
Fixed Feet Sit-Up Stand demonstration

Fixed Feet Sit-Up Stand
11
Burpee Long Jump with Push-Up demonstration

Burpee Long Jump with Push-Up
12
Squat Thrust demonstration

Squat Thrust

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 Scissors trains

Primary Rectus Abdominis

Secondary Hamstrings Iliopsoas Quadriceps

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