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Inchworm and Mountain Climbers Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

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Sprint demonstration

Sprint
2
Long Distance Running demonstration

Long Distance Running
3
Jump on Fit Box demonstration

Jump on Fit Box
4
Kettlebell Hang Clean demonstration

Kettlebell Hang Clean
5
Downward Dog Sprint demonstration

Downward Dog Sprint
6
Assault Run demonstration

Assault Run
7
Walking demonstration

Walking
8
Barbell Split Clean demonstration

Barbell Split Clean
9
Walk the Dog demonstration

Walk the Dog
10
Downward Dog demonstration

Downward Dog
11
Walking on Incline Treadmill demonstration

Walking on Incline Treadmill
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Walking on Treadmill demonstration

Walking on Treadmill

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 Inchworm and Mountain Climbers trains

Primary Hamstrings

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Gastrocnemius Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis Triceps Brachii

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