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Dumbbell Incline Y Raise Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Shoulders Rotation demonstration

Shoulders Rotation
2
Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze demonstration

Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze
3
Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold Press demonstration

Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold Press
4
Bodyweight Standing Around World Wall Supported demonstration

Bodyweight Standing Around World Wall Supported
5
Circles Elbow Arm demonstration

Circles Elbow Arm
6
Full Arm Rotation demonstration

Full Arm Rotation
7
Behind the Back Clap demonstration

Behind the Back Clap
8
Standing Arms Circling demonstration

Standing Arms Circling
9
Front and Back Arms Rotation demonstration

Front and Back Arms Rotation
10
Ring Y Raise demonstration

Ring Y Raise
11
PVC Pass Through demonstration

PVC Pass Through
12
Bodyweight Standing Military Press demonstration

Bodyweight Standing Military 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 Dumbbell Incline Y Raise trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral

Secondary Deltoid Posterior Rhomboids Trapezius Upper Fibers

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