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Dumbbell Single-Arm Leaning Lateral Raise Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Shoulders Rotation demonstration

Shoulders Rotation
2
Smith Hang Clean demonstration

Smith Hang Clean
3
Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row demonstration

Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row
4
Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze demonstration

Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze
5
Ring Y Raise demonstration

Ring Y Raise
6
Dumbbell Face Down Lying Shoulder Press demonstration

Dumbbell Face Down Lying Shoulder Press
7
Bottle Weighted Halo demonstration

Bottle Weighted Halo
8
Overhead Press Standing demonstration

Overhead Press Standing
9
Kettlebell Upright Row demonstration

Kettlebell Upright Row
10
Barbell Overhead Squat demonstration

Barbell Overhead Squat
11
Bottle Weighted Shoulder Press demonstration

Bottle Weighted Shoulder Press
12
Cable Y Raise demonstration

Cable 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 Single-Arm Leaning Lateral Raise trains

Primary Deltoid Lateral

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers

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