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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
Weighted Lying Twist demonstration

Weighted Lying Twist
4
V Sit on Floor demonstration

V Sit on Floor
5
Hanging Toes to Bar demonstration

Hanging Toes to Bar
6
Squat Thrust demonstration

Squat Thrust
7
Mountain Climber Plank demonstration

Mountain Climber Plank
8
Swing Back Knee Drives demonstration

Swing Back Knee Drives
9
Squat Press Down Twist demonstration

Squat Press Down Twist
10
Elbow to Knee Sit-Up demonstration

Elbow to Knee Sit-Up
11
Dumbbell Straight Leg Russian Twist demonstration

Dumbbell Straight Leg Russian Twist
12
Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap demonstration

Front Plank on Elbow Toe Tap

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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