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Cable dead bug alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the cable dead bug, best matches first.

  1. Ab wheel rolloutTrains the abs, same movement, needs ab wheel.
  2. Angled ab wheel rolloutTrains the abs, same movement, needs ab wheel.
  3. Barbell rolloutTrains the abs, same movement, needs barbell.
  4. Bench body leverTrains the abs, same movement, needs flat bench.
  5. Dumbbell dead bug pulloverTrains the abs, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  6. Dumbbell pullover crunchTrains the abs, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  7. Hanging knee raise with a twistTrains the abs, same movement, needs pull-up bar.
  8. Hanging L holdTrains the abs, same movement, needs pull-up bar.
  9. Hanging windshield wiperTrains the abs, same movement, needs pull-up bar.
  10. Plank drag-throughTrains the abs, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  11. Plank rockTrains the abs, same movement, no equipment.
  12. Ring rolloutTrains the abs, same movement, needs gymnastic rings.

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