Skater Arm Swings Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Kettlebell Hang Clean
Sprint
Lunge Warm Up
Ski Runners
Downward Dog Sprint
Bodyweight Full Squat with Overhead Press
Turn Side Step 4 Corner Touches
Squat Mobility Twist
Barbell Split Clean
Stepback with Corner Touch
Cluster
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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 Skater Arm Swings trains
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Hamstrings Obliques