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Cable Leaning Lateral Raise Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Ring Y Raise demonstration

Ring Y Raise
2
Cable Upright Row demonstration

Cable Upright Row
3
Barbell Overhead Squat demonstration

Barbell Overhead Squat
4
Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze demonstration

Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze
5
Cable Y Raise demonstration

Cable Y Raise
6
Sitting W Pose demonstration

Sitting W Pose
7
Kettlebell Upright Row demonstration

Kettlebell Upright Row
8
Bottle Weighted Upright Row demonstration

Bottle Weighted Upright Row
9
Smith Upright Row demonstration

Smith Upright Row
10
Kettlebell Bent Press demonstration

Kettlebell Bent Press
11
Smith Hang Clean demonstration

Smith Hang Clean
12
Barbell Upright Row Without Weight demonstration

Barbell Upright Row Without Weight

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 Cable Leaning Lateral Raise trains

Primary Deltoid Lateral

Secondary Serratus Anterior Trapezius Upper Fibers

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