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Stick Standing Twist Stretch Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Plank Arm Lifts demonstration

Plank Arm Lifts
2
Side Plank Rotation demonstration

Side Plank Rotation
3
Boxing Left Uppercut demonstration

Boxing Left Uppercut
4
Kettlebell Advanced Windmill demonstration

Kettlebell Advanced Windmill
5
Double Diagonal Reach demonstration

Double Diagonal Reach
6
Stability Ball Front Plank demonstration

Stability Ball Front Plank
7
Standing Swimmer demonstration

Standing Swimmer
8
Kneeling Plank demonstration

Kneeling Plank
9
Standing Hip Frontal Rotation Arm Sways demonstration

Standing Hip Frontal Rotation Arm Sways
10
Kneeling Shoulder Tap demonstration

Kneeling Shoulder Tap
11
Standing Hip Sagittal Rotation with Shoulders Transverse Flexion demonstration

Standing Hip Sagittal Rotation with Shoulders Transverse Flexion
12
Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap demonstration

Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap

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 Stick Standing Twist Stretch trains

Primary Obliques

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral Erector Spinae Rectus Abdominis

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