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Side Plank with Raised Leg Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Side Plank Scissors demonstration

Side Plank Scissors
2
Side Bridge Hip Abduction (Star) demonstration

Side Bridge Hip Abduction (Star)
3
Leg Pull Side demonstration

Leg Pull Side
4
Lying Split Abductor demonstration

Lying Split Abductor
5
Side Plank Leg Lift demonstration

Side Plank Leg Lift
6
Side Leg Raise Jack demonstration

Side Leg Raise Jack
7
Side Bridge Hip Abduction demonstration

Side Bridge Hip Abduction
8
Double Diagonal Reach demonstration

Double Diagonal Reach
9
Side Plank Leg Raise demonstration

Side Plank Leg Raise
10
Standing Side Leg Raise demonstration

Standing Side Leg Raise
11
Balance Board demonstration

Balance Board
12
Hip Circle with Hula Hoop demonstration

Hip Circle with Hula Hoop

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 with Raised Leg trains

Primary Gluteus Medius Obliques

Secondary Adductor Longus Gluteus Minimus Rectus Abdominis

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