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Dumbbell Unilateral Scapula 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
Sitting W Pose demonstration

Sitting W Pose
4
Cable Upright Row demonstration

Cable Upright Row
5
Seated Shoulder Flexor Depressor Retractor Stretch demonstration

Seated Shoulder Flexor Depressor Retractor Stretch
6
Kettlebell Upright Row demonstration

Kettlebell Upright Row
7
Barbell Overhead Squat demonstration

Barbell Overhead Squat
8
Eagle Arms demonstration

Eagle Arms
9
Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row demonstration

Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row
10
Smith Hang Clean demonstration

Smith Hang Clean
11
Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze demonstration

Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze
12
Bottle Weighted Halo demonstration

Bottle Weighted Halo

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 Unilateral Scapula Raise trains

Primary Rhomboids Trapezius Upper Fibers

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral Serratus Anterior

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