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Sumo Squat and Side Knee Raise Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
4 Corners Curtsy demonstration

4 Corners Curtsy
2
Archer Stepback demonstration

Archer Stepback
3
Bodyweight Squat to Side Leg demonstration

Bodyweight Squat to Side Leg
4
Lunge Warm Up demonstration

Lunge Warm Up
5
Side Kick Burpee demonstration

Side Kick Burpee
6
Mountain Climber Lunge demonstration

Mountain Climber Lunge
7
Squat Mobility Twist demonstration

Squat Mobility Twist
8
Turn Side Step 4 Corner Touches demonstration

Turn Side Step 4 Corner Touches
9
Step Knee Thrust demonstration

Step Knee Thrust
10
Half Squat Torso Punches demonstration

Half Squat Torso Punches
11
Twisted Leg Lunge Pose demonstration

Twisted Leg Lunge Pose
12
Single Leg Stand demonstration

Single Leg Stand

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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