Arm Raise Step in Place Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Stepback with Corner Touch
Switching Downward Punch
Criss Cross Jack
Bodyweight Full Squat with Overhead Press
Bodyweight Rear Lunge Front Raise
Bear Walk
Forward Punch Toe Tap
Bear Crawl
Marching on Spot Press
Butt Kick and Jumping Jack
Side Punch with Opposite Leg Lift
Standing Power Throw
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 Arm Raise Step in Place trains
Primary Deltoid Anterior Quadriceps
Secondary Gastrocnemius Gluteus Maximus Obliques Rectus Abdominis