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Side Plank Leg Raise Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Double Diagonal Reach demonstration

Double Diagonal Reach
2
Side Leg Raise Jack demonstration

Side Leg Raise Jack
3
Lying Split Abductor demonstration

Lying Split Abductor
4
Balance Board demonstration

Balance Board
5
Side Plank Leg Lift demonstration

Side Plank Leg Lift
6
Side Bridge Hip Abduction demonstration

Side Bridge Hip Abduction
7
Side Bridge Hip Abduction (Star) demonstration

Side Bridge Hip Abduction (Star)
8
Side Plank Scissors demonstration

Side Plank Scissors
9
Leg Pull Side demonstration

Leg Pull Side
10
Side Plank with Raised Leg demonstration

Side Plank with Raised Leg
11
Standing Side Leg Raise demonstration

Standing Side Leg Raise
12
Standing Side and Front Leg Raise demonstration

Standing Side and Front Leg Raise

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 Leg Raise trains

Primary Gluteus Medius Obliques

Secondary Deltoid Lateral Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis

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