Side Step Squat Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Dumbbell Rear Lunge from Step
Walking on Incline Treadmill
4 Reverse Lunge and 4 Side Taps
4 Corners Curtsy
Abduction of One Leg Flexion Stretch
Cossack Squat
Plyo Side Lunge Stretch
Sumo Squat Side Lunge
Kettlebell Cossack Squat
Downward Dog Sprint
Long Distance Running
Skater Step-Back
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 Squat trains
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Adductor Magnus Gluteus Medius Hamstrings Soleus
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