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Side Lying Clam and Kick Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Standing Side Leg Raise demonstration

Standing Side Leg Raise
2
Side Plank Leg Lift demonstration

Side Plank Leg Lift
3
Double Pigeon Pose demonstration

Double Pigeon Pose
4
Bent Leg Side Kick (Kneeling) demonstration

Bent Leg Side Kick (Kneeling)
5
Side Lying Kickout demonstration

Side Lying Kickout
6
Kneeling Straight Leg Circle demonstration

Kneeling Straight Leg Circle
7
Side Bridge Hip Abduction demonstration

Side Bridge Hip Abduction
8
Swim Leg Circle demonstration

Swim Leg Circle
9
Glute Bridge Hip Abduction demonstration

Glute Bridge Hip Abduction
10
Recumbent Hip External Rotator and Hip Extensor Stretch (Crossed Leg) demonstration

Recumbent Hip External Rotator and Hip Extensor Stretch (Crossed Leg)
11
Roll Hip Lat Stretch demonstration

Roll Hip Lat Stretch
12
Kneeling Forward Hip Circles demonstration

Kneeling Forward Hip Circles

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 Lying Clam and Kick trains

Primary Gluteus Medius

Secondary Gluteus Maximus Obliques Tensor Fasciae Latae

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