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Cable 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
Smith Hang Clean demonstration

Smith Hang Clean
4
Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row demonstration

Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row
5
Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze demonstration

Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze
6
Barbell Standing Military Press (Without Rack) demonstration

Barbell Standing Military Press (Without Rack)
7
Band Y Raise demonstration

Band Y Raise
8
Standing Arms Circling demonstration

Standing Arms Circling
9
Bottle Weighted Halo demonstration

Bottle Weighted Halo
10
Standing Arms Flinging demonstration

Standing Arms Flinging
11
Kettlebell Upright Row demonstration

Kettlebell Upright Row
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 Cable Y Raise trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral

Secondary Serratus Anterior Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers

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