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Weighted Russian Twist (Legs Up) Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel demonstration

Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
2
Standing Side and Front Leg Raise demonstration

Standing Side and Front Leg Raise
3
Squat Press Down Twist demonstration

Squat Press Down Twist
4
Weighted Lying Twist demonstration

Weighted Lying Twist
5
Swing Back Knee Drives demonstration

Swing Back Knee Drives
6
V Sit on Floor demonstration

V Sit on Floor
7
Hanging Toes to Bar demonstration

Hanging Toes to Bar
8
Mountain Climber Plank demonstration

Mountain Climber Plank
9
Squat Thrust demonstration

Squat Thrust
10
Sitting Side Crunch demonstration

Sitting Side Crunch
11
Weighted Twisting Crunch (On Bench) demonstration

Weighted Twisting Crunch (On Bench)
12
Standing Side Crunch (Diagonal) demonstration

Standing Side Crunch (Diagonal)

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 Russian Twist (Legs Up) trains

Primary Obliques Rectus Abdominis

Secondary Erector Spinae Iliopsoas Quadriceps

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