V-Up (Foam Roller) Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
Side Step Diagonal Punches
Switching Downward Punch
Cross Body Punch Jack
Criss Cross Jack
Squat Press Down Twist
Knee Raise Side Jabs
Bear Walk
Swing Back Knee Drives
Forward Punch Toe Tap
Hanging Toes to Bar
Bear Crawl
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 V-Up (Foam Roller) trains
Primary Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Iliopsoas Obliques Quadriceps
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