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Side Plank Hip Adduction Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Side Plank Hip Adduction (Bent Knee) demonstration

Side Plank Hip Adduction (Bent Knee)
2
Lying Leg Cross demonstration

Lying Leg Cross
3
Groin Crunch demonstration

Groin Crunch
4
Side Lying Hip Adduction demonstration

Side Lying Hip Adduction
5
Ballerina Foot Tap Adduction demonstration

Ballerina Foot Tap Adduction
6
Adductor Stretch demonstration

Adductor Stretch
7
Hip Circle with Hula Hoop demonstration

Hip Circle with Hula Hoop
8
High Knee Twist demonstration

High Knee Twist
9
Front Plank Toe Tap demonstration

Front Plank Toe Tap
10
Lying Split Abductor demonstration

Lying Split Abductor
11
Double Diagonal Reach demonstration

Double Diagonal Reach
12
Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap demonstration

Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap

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 Plank Hip Adduction trains

Primary Adductor Magnus Obliques

Secondary Gluteus Medius Rectus Abdominis

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