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Standing Ab Twist Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Plank Arm Lifts demonstration

Plank Arm Lifts
2
Boxing Left Uppercut demonstration

Boxing Left Uppercut
3
Side Plank Rotation demonstration

Side Plank Rotation
4
Standing Swimmer demonstration

Standing Swimmer
5
Kneeling Plank demonstration

Kneeling Plank
6
Kneeling Shoulder Tap demonstration

Kneeling Shoulder Tap
7
Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap demonstration

Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap
8
Standing Opposite Touches demonstration

Standing Opposite Touches
9
Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch demonstration

Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch
10
Body Saw Plank demonstration

Body Saw Plank
11
Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift demonstration

Front Plank with Arm and Leg Lift
12
Elbow Push-Up demonstration

Elbow Push-Up

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 Standing Ab Twist trains

Primary Obliques

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Erector Spinae Rectus Abdominis

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