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Kettlebell side-to-side squat alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the kettlebell side-to-side squat, best matches first.

  1. Goblet lateral lungeTrains the adductors and glutes, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  2. Kettlebell sumo deadliftTrains the glutes and adductors.
  3. Sumo deadliftTrains the glutes and adductors, needs barbell.
  4. Wide-stance leg pressTrains the glutes and adductors, needs leg press.
  5. Dumbbell sumo squatTrains the adductors and glutes, needs dumbbells.
  6. Wide plié squatTrains the adductors and glutes, no equipment.
  7. Barbell rear-foot-raised split squatTrains the glutes, same movement, needs barbell, squat rack and flat bench.
  8. Barbell reverse lungeTrains the glutes, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
  9. Barbell reverse lungeTrains the glutes, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
  10. Barbell step-upTrains the glutes, same movement, needs barbell, squat rack and plyo box or step.
  11. Barbell walking lungeTrains the glutes, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
  12. Bulgarian split squatTrains the glutes, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.

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