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Cross trainer alternatives

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

  1. Sled pushTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs sled.
  2. Stair climberTrains the glutes and quads, same movement, needs stair climber.
  3. CyclingTrains the quads, same movement, no equipment.
  4. Fan bikeTrains the quads, same movement, needs exercise bike.
  5. Stationary bikeTrains the quads, same movement, needs exercise bike.
  6. Brisk walkTrains the quads, same movement, no equipment.
  7. BurpeesTrains the quads, same movement, no equipment.
  8. High kneesTrains the quads, same movement, no equipment.
  9. Incline walkTrains the glutes, same movement, needs treadmill.
  10. Mountain climbersTrains the quads, same movement, no equipment.
  11. Rowing machineTrains the quads, same movement, needs rowing machine.
  12. RunTrains the quads, same movement, no equipment.

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