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Behind the Back Clap Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Shoulders Rotation demonstration

Shoulders Rotation
2
Circles Elbow Arm demonstration

Circles Elbow Arm
3
Full Arm Rotation demonstration

Full Arm Rotation
4
Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze demonstration

Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze
5
Standing Arms Circling demonstration

Standing Arms Circling
6
Front and Back Arms Rotation demonstration

Front and Back Arms Rotation
7
PVC Pass Through demonstration

PVC Pass Through
8
Bodyweight Standing Around World Wall Supported demonstration

Bodyweight Standing Around World Wall Supported
9
Bodyweight Standing Military Press demonstration

Bodyweight Standing Military Press
10
Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold Press demonstration

Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold Press
11
Arm Circles demonstration

Arm Circles
12
Standing Behind Neck Press demonstration

Standing Behind Neck Press

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 Behind the Back Clap trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral Deltoid Posterior

Secondary Rhomboids Trapezius Lower Fibers Trapezius Middle Fibers

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