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Star Squat Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Barbell Behind the Back Push Press demonstration

Barbell Behind the Back Push Press
2
Barbell Split Clean demonstration

Barbell Split Clean
3
Barbell Snatch Balance demonstration

Barbell Snatch Balance
4
Side-to-Side Step with Raise Hands demonstration

Side-to-Side Step with Raise Hands
5
Bodyweight Rear Lunge Front Raise demonstration

Bodyweight Rear Lunge Front Raise
6
Kettlebell Hang Clean demonstration

Kettlebell Hang Clean
7
Cluster demonstration

Cluster
8
Stepback with Corner Touch demonstration

Stepback with Corner Touch
9
Marching on Spot Press demonstration

Marching on Spot Press
10
Butt Kick and Jumping Jack demonstration

Butt Kick and Jumping Jack
11
Barbell Full Clean demonstration

Barbell Full Clean
12
Barbell Hang Snatch demonstration

Barbell Hang Snatch

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 Star Squat trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Quadriceps

Secondary Deltoid Lateral Gastrocnemius Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings

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