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Lateral Raise with Towel Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Shoulders Rotation demonstration

Shoulders Rotation
2
Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row demonstration

Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row
3
Smith Hang Clean demonstration

Smith Hang Clean
4
Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze demonstration

Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze
5
Ring Y Raise demonstration

Ring Y Raise
6
Kettlebell Upright Row demonstration

Kettlebell Upright Row
7
Barbell Overhead Squat demonstration

Barbell Overhead Squat
8
Bottle Weighted Halo demonstration

Bottle Weighted Halo
9
Stationary Arms Throw demonstration

Stationary Arms Throw
10
Suspender Y Lateral Raise demonstration

Suspender Y Lateral Raise
11
Cable Y Raise demonstration

Cable Y Raise
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 with Towel trains

Primary Deltoid Lateral

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers

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