Switching Downward Punch Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Bear Crawl
Cross Body Punch Jack
Criss Cross Jack
Bear Walk
Forward Punch Toe Tap
Side Punch with Opposite Leg Lift
Side Step Diagonal Punches
Knee Raise Side Jabs
Kettlebell Hang Clean
Step Knee Thrust
Archer Stepback
Mountain Climber Lunge
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 Switching Downward Punch trains
Primary Deltoid Anterior Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings Obliques Serratus Anterior
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