Weighted Twisting Crunch (On Bench) Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Mountain Climber Slide with Towel
Standing Side and Front Leg Raise
Squat Press Down Twist
Swing Back Knee Drives
Hanging Toes to Bar
Mountain Climber Plank
Squat Thrust
Sitting Side Crunch
Standing Side Crunch (Diagonal)
45 Degree Bicycle Twisting Crunch
Elevated Cycling
Weighted Russian Twist (Legs 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 Twisting Crunch (On Bench) trains
Primary Obliques Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Iliopsoas Quadriceps
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