Dumbbell Seated Lateral Raise Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Kettlebell Upright Row
Dumbbell Seated Alternate Press
Barbell Overhead Squat
Shoulders Rotation
Dumbbell Bench Seated Press
Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row
Smith Hang Clean
Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze
Dumbbell Seated Alternate Shoulder Press
Dumbbell Incline Y Raise
Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press
Ring Y Raise
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 Seated Lateral Raise trains
Primary Deltoid Lateral
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Trapezius Upper Fibers