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Seated Back Twist Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Thoracic Bridge demonstration

Thoracic Bridge
2
Twist Superman demonstration

Twist Superman
3
Balloon Drill demonstration

Balloon Drill
4
Kneeling T Spine Mobility demonstration

Kneeling T Spine Mobility
5
Supine Spinal Twist Yoga Pose demonstration

Supine Spinal Twist Yoga Pose
6
Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift demonstration

Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift
7
Lunge Warm Up demonstration

Lunge Warm Up
8
Dancer Bend demonstration

Dancer Bend
9
Kneeling Back Rotation demonstration

Kneeling Back Rotation
10
Kettlebell Rotational Deadlift demonstration

Kettlebell Rotational Deadlift
11
45 Degree Twisting Hyperextension demonstration

45 Degree Twisting Hyperextension
12
Alternate Single Leg Raise Plank demonstration

Alternate Single Leg Raise 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 Seated Back Twist trains

Primary Obliques

Secondary Deltoid Posterior Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus

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