Lever Pronated Grip Seated Scapular Retraction Shrug (Plate Loaded) Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Scapula Dips
Lying Around the World
Lying Prone T
Lying Prone Y Raise
Cable Crossover Lateral Pulldown
Lever Pronated Grip Seated Row (Plate Loaded)
Barbell Paused Bent-Over Row
Cable Wide-Grip Rear Pulldown Behind Neck
Palm Press Back
Cable Standing Face Pull (with Rope)
Lying Prone W to T
Lying Prone W
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 Lever Pronated Grip Seated Scapular Retraction Shrug (Plate Loaded) trains
Primary Trapezius Lower Fibers Trapezius Middle Fibers
Secondary Levator Scapulae Rhomboids