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Lateral Raise (Bent Arms) 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
Kettlebell Upright Row demonstration

Kettlebell Upright Row
4
Barbell Overhead Squat demonstration

Barbell Overhead Squat
5
Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row demonstration

Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row
6
Smith Hang Clean demonstration

Smith Hang Clean
7
Ring Y Raise demonstration

Ring Y Raise
8
Bottle Weighted Halo demonstration

Bottle Weighted Halo
9
Bodyweight Standing Military Press demonstration

Bodyweight Standing Military Press
10
Stationary Arms Throw demonstration

Stationary Arms Throw
11
Bent-Over Shoulder Pendulum demonstration

Bent-Over Shoulder Pendulum
12
Sitting W Pose demonstration

Sitting W Pose

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 Lateral Raise (Bent Arms) trains

Primary Deltoid Lateral

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Trapezius Upper Fibers

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