Eagle Arms Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Seated Shoulder Flexor Depressor Retractor Stretch
Shoulders Rotation
Ring Y Raise
Palm Press Back
Dumbbell Unilateral Scapula Raise
Elbow Touch and Lift
Cable Seated Face Pull (with Rope)
Bent-Over Shoulder Pendulum
Suspender Y Lateral Raise
Behind the Back Clap
Ring Split Fly
Seated Shoulder Flexor Depressor Retractor Stretch Bent Knee
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 Eagle Arms trains
Primary Deltoid Anterior Rhomboids
Secondary Infraspinatus Teres Minor Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers