Band Warm-Up Shoulder Stretch Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Dumbbell Standing Around World
Around the World Lying on Floor
Double Pulse Elbow Fly
Standing Elbow Clap
Arm Crossover
Elbow Fly and Palm Press
Diagonal Front Scoop Raise
Dumbbell Shoulder Internal Rotation at 90 Abduction
Overhead Clap
Kettlebell Angled Press
Arm Double Crossover
Seated Shoulder Flexor Depressor Retractor Stretch Bent Knee
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 Band Warm-Up Shoulder Stretch trains
Primary Deltoid Anterior Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
Secondary Deltoid Lateral Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers