Band Warm-Up Shoulder Stretch Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Around the World Lying on Floor
Dumbbell Standing Around World
Standing Elbow Clap
Elbow Fly and Palm Press
Arm Crossover
Diagonal Front Scoop Raise
Double Pulse Elbow Fly
Overhead Clap
Pulsing Prayer Push
Seated Shoulder Flexor Depressor Retractor Stretch
Arm Crossover Chest Out
Elbow Lift to Prayer Push
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