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Band Y Raise Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Ring Y Raise demonstration

Ring Y Raise
2
Shoulders Rotation demonstration

Shoulders Rotation
3
Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row demonstration

Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row
4
Smith Hang Clean demonstration

Smith Hang Clean
5
Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze demonstration

Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze
6
Band Behind Neck Shoulder Press demonstration

Band Behind Neck Shoulder Press
7
Cable Y Raise demonstration

Cable Y Raise
8
Kettlebell Upright Row demonstration

Kettlebell Upright Row
9
Standing Behind Neck Press demonstration

Standing Behind Neck Press
10
Barbell Standing Military Press (Without Rack) demonstration

Barbell Standing Military Press (Without Rack)
11
Barbell Overhead Squat demonstration

Barbell Overhead Squat
12
Standing Arms Circling demonstration

Standing Arms Circling

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 Y Raise trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral

Secondary Serratus Anterior Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers

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