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Side Bend Arms Above Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Wipers (Straight Leg) demonstration

Wipers (Straight Leg)
2
Kneeling Back Rotation demonstration

Kneeling Back Rotation
3
Russian Twist with Hands on Chest demonstration

Russian Twist with Hands on Chest
4
Sitting Side Reach Stretch demonstration

Sitting Side Reach Stretch
5
Kettlebell Russian Twist demonstration

Kettlebell Russian Twist
6
Elbow to Knee Sit-Up demonstration

Elbow to Knee Sit-Up
7
Side Bend Arm Stretch demonstration

Side Bend Arm Stretch
8
Sitting Lotus Pose Twisting Front Back Tap demonstration

Sitting Lotus Pose Twisting Front Back Tap
9
Supine Spinal Twist Yoga Pose demonstration

Supine Spinal Twist Yoga Pose
10
Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap demonstration

Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap
11
Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift demonstration

Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift
12
Standing Opposite Touches demonstration

Standing Opposite Touches

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 Side Bend Arms Above trains

Primary Obliques

Secondary Erector Spinae Latissimus Dorsi Rectus Abdominis

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