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Side Clamp Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Side Plank Rotation demonstration

Side Plank Rotation
2
Side Leg Raise Jack demonstration

Side Leg Raise Jack
3
Bodyweight Windmill Cut demonstration

Bodyweight Windmill Cut
4
Standing Hip Frontal Rotation Arm Sways demonstration

Standing Hip Frontal Rotation Arm Sways
5
Standing Opposite Touches demonstration

Standing Opposite Touches
6
Double Diagonal Reach demonstration

Double Diagonal Reach
7
Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap demonstration

Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap
8
Standing Hip Sagittal Rotation with Hands Overhead demonstration

Standing Hip Sagittal Rotation with Hands Overhead
9
Bodyweight Windmill demonstration

Bodyweight Windmill
10
Side Plank Leg Raise demonstration

Side Plank Leg Raise
11
Elbow to Knee Side Plank Crunch demonstration

Elbow to Knee Side Plank Crunch
12
Kettlebell Bent Press demonstration

Kettlebell Bent Press

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 Clamp trains

Primary Obliques

Secondary Deltoid Lateral Erector Spinae Gluteus Medius Rectus Abdominis

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