TETSUMonster Walk Alternatives
Need a swap for the Monster Walk? These 7 exercises train the same primary muscle — the glutes — using band, barbell, bodyweight, smith machine and more. Pick one that fits your equipment and slot it into the same place in your program.
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Common questions
What can I do instead of the Monster Walk?
The closest substitutes are the Tire Flip, Band Squat and Jump Squat. Each trains the glutes as its primary muscle, so sets and reps can stay the same as your Monster Walk programming.
Which Monster Walk alternative should I try first?
Start with the Tire Flip — it targets the glutes with a tire and is the closest match in this list.
Can I just rotate these with the Monster Walk?
Yes. Rotating two or three same-muscle movements every few weeks keeps progress moving without changing what the session trains — they all load the glutes first.
Track it in Tetsu
Swap exercises mid-workout in Tetsu — it keeps your history per movement and suggests the right weight when you switch. Free to start.