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Side plank alternatives

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

  1. Russian twistTrains the obliques, same movement, no equipment.
  2. Pallof pressTrains the obliques, same movement, needs cable machine.
  3. Suitcase carryTrains the obliques, needs kettlebells.

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Tell Liftsmith your equipment once. Every workout picks exercises you can do there, and swaps rank the closest match first.

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