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Spine Stretch Forward Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch demonstration

Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch
2
Bird Dog demonstration

Bird Dog
3
Wipers (Straight Leg) demonstration

Wipers (Straight Leg)
4
Russian Twist with Hands on Chest demonstration

Russian Twist with Hands on Chest
5
Elbow to Knee Sit-Up demonstration

Elbow to Knee Sit-Up
6
Sitting Lotus Pose Twisting Front Back Tap demonstration

Sitting Lotus Pose Twisting Front Back Tap
7
Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap demonstration

Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap
8
Glute Ham Twist demonstration

Glute Ham Twist
9
Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift demonstration

Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift
10
Standing Opposite Touches demonstration

Standing Opposite Touches
11
Open Book Stretch demonstration

Open Book Stretch
12
Bodyweight Windmill demonstration

Bodyweight Windmill

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 Spine Stretch Forward trains

Primary Rectus Abdominis

Secondary Erector Spinae Hamstrings Obliques

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