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Sumo Squat and Side Knee Raise Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Step Knee Thrust demonstration

Step Knee Thrust
2
Archer Stepback demonstration

Archer Stepback
3
Mountain Climber Lunge demonstration

Mountain Climber Lunge
4
Half Squat Torso Punches demonstration

Half Squat Torso Punches
5
Bodyweight Squat to Side Leg demonstration

Bodyweight Squat to Side Leg
6
4 Corners Curtsy demonstration

4 Corners Curtsy
7
Burpee Long Jump with Push-Up demonstration

Burpee Long Jump with Push-Up
8
Side Kick Burpee demonstration

Side Kick Burpee
9
Double Knee Side Thrust demonstration

Double Knee Side Thrust
10
Lunge Warm Up demonstration

Lunge Warm Up
11
Twisted Leg Lunge Pose demonstration

Twisted Leg Lunge Pose
12
Squat Mobility Twist demonstration

Squat Mobility Twist

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 Sumo Squat and Side Knee Raise trains

Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps

Secondary Adductor Magnus Obliques Rectus Abdominis

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