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Twist and Turn Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Standing Side and Front Leg Raise demonstration

Standing Side and Front Leg Raise
2
Squat Press Down Twist demonstration

Squat Press Down Twist
3
Swing Back Knee Drives demonstration

Swing Back Knee Drives
4
Standing Opposite Touches demonstration

Standing Opposite Touches
5
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel demonstration

Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
6
Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap demonstration

Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap
7
Bodyweight Windmill demonstration

Bodyweight Windmill
8
Mountain Climber Plank demonstration

Mountain Climber Plank
9
Squat Thrust demonstration

Squat Thrust
10
Lying Split Abductor demonstration

Lying Split Abductor
11
Side Plank Leg Lift demonstration

Side Plank Leg Lift
12
Oblique Crunches with Straight Leg Lift demonstration

Oblique Crunches with Straight Leg Lift

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 Twist and Turn trains

Primary Obliques

Secondary Erector Spinae Gluteus Medius Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis

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