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Twisting Knee-Up Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Squat Press Down Twist demonstration

Squat Press Down Twist
2
Swing Back Knee Drives demonstration

Swing Back Knee Drives
3
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel demonstration

Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
4
Mountain Climber Plank demonstration

Mountain Climber Plank
5
Standing Side and Front Leg Raise demonstration

Standing Side and Front Leg Raise
6
Squat Thrust demonstration

Squat Thrust
7
Boxing Left Uppercut demonstration

Boxing Left Uppercut
8
Plank Arm Lifts demonstration

Plank Arm Lifts
9
Standing Opposite Touches demonstration

Standing Opposite Touches
10
Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap demonstration

Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap
11
Front Plank Toe Tap demonstration

Front Plank Toe Tap
12
Star Obliques Twist High Knee demonstration

Star Obliques Twist High Knee

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 Twisting Knee-Up trains

Primary Obliques Rectus Abdominis

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Gluteus Medius Quadriceps

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