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Side Step Arm Curl Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Dumbbell Lunge with Bicep Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Lunge with Bicep Curl
2
EZ Bar Deadlift with Biceps Curl demonstration

EZ Bar Deadlift with Biceps Curl
3
Medicine Ball Lunge with Biceps Curl demonstration

Medicine Ball Lunge with Biceps Curl
4
Step-Jack Inner Biceps Curl demonstration

Step-Jack Inner Biceps Curl
5
Cable Squatting Curl demonstration

Cable Squatting Curl
6
Dumbbell Single Power Clean demonstration

Dumbbell Single Power Clean
7
Dumbbell Clean demonstration

Dumbbell Clean
8
Dumbbell Hang Power Clean demonstration

Dumbbell Hang Power Clean
9
Kettlebell Single-Arm Clean demonstration

Kettlebell Single-Arm Clean
10
Kettlebell Hang Clean demonstration

Kettlebell Hang Clean
11
Barbell Power Clean from Blocks demonstration

Barbell Power Clean from Blocks
12
Sumo Deadlift High Pull demonstration

Sumo Deadlift High Pull

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 Step Arm Curl trains

Primary Biceps Brachii Quadriceps

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Gluteus Maximus

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