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Skater Step-Back Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Touchdown demonstration

Touchdown
2
Run demonstration

Run
3
Downward Dog Sprint demonstration

Downward Dog Sprint
4
Briskly Walking demonstration

Briskly Walking
5
Sprint demonstration

Sprint
6
Spin Back Kick demonstration

Spin Back Kick
7
Ski Runners demonstration

Ski Runners
8
Walking demonstration

Walking
9
Scissors Jump demonstration

Scissors Jump
10
Dumbbell Rear Lunge from Step demonstration

Dumbbell Rear Lunge from Step
11
Kettlebell Swing demonstration

Kettlebell Swing
12
Reverse Lunge Quick Arms demonstration

Reverse Lunge Quick Arms

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 Step-Back trains

Primary Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings Quadriceps

Secondary Gluteus Medius Obliques

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