Weighted Lying Twist Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
Standing Side and Front Leg Raise
Weighted Russian Twist (Legs Up)
V Sit on Floor
Hanging Toes to Bar
Squat Thrust
Mountain Climber Plank
Swing Back Knee Drives
Squat Press Down Twist
Exercise Ball Body Saw
Stability Ball Front Plank
Elbow to Knee Sit-Up
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 Weighted Lying Twist trains
Primary Obliques Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Erector Spinae Iliopsoas Quadriceps