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Sumo Squat Side Lunge Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

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Abduction of One Leg Flexion Stretch demonstration

Abduction of One Leg Flexion Stretch
2
Dumbbell Bar Grip Sumo Squat demonstration

Dumbbell Bar Grip Sumo Squat
3
4 Corners Curtsy demonstration

4 Corners Curtsy
4
Barbell Sumo Squat demonstration

Barbell Sumo Squat
5
Cossack Squat demonstration

Cossack Squat
6
Dumbbell Curtsey Lunge demonstration

Dumbbell Curtsey Lunge
7
Plyo Side Lunge Stretch demonstration

Plyo Side Lunge Stretch
8
Dumbbell Sumo Squat off Benches demonstration

Dumbbell Sumo Squat off Benches
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Barbell Sumo Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Sumo Deadlift
10
Kettlebell Cossack Squat demonstration

Kettlebell Cossack Squat
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Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift demonstration

Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift
12
Landmine Sumo Squat demonstration

Landmine Sumo Squat

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 Side Lunge trains

Primary Adductor Magnus Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps

Secondary Gastrocnemius Hamstrings

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