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Side Bridge Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Standing Side and Front Leg Raise demonstration

Standing Side and Front Leg Raise
2
Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap demonstration

Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap
3
Standing Opposite Touches demonstration

Standing Opposite Touches
4
Bodyweight Windmill demonstration

Bodyweight Windmill
5
Squat Thrust demonstration

Squat Thrust
6
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel demonstration

Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
7
Mountain Climber Plank demonstration

Mountain Climber Plank
8
Swing Back Knee Drives demonstration

Swing Back Knee Drives
9
Squat Press Down Twist demonstration

Squat Press Down Twist
10
Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift demonstration

Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift
11
Abdominal Stretch demonstration

Abdominal Stretch
12
Lunge Warm Up demonstration

Lunge Warm Up

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 Bridge trains

Primary Obliques

Secondary Erector Spinae Gluteus Medius Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis

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