Plank Lateral Raise Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Dumbbell Scott Press
Barbell Standing Military Press (Without Rack)
Dumbbell Alternate Side Press
Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press
Weighted Plate Standing Overhead Press
Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press
Kettlebell Seated One-Arm Military Press
Weighted Round Arm
Kettlebell Half Kneeling Shoulder Press
Kettlebell Around Head Rotation
Dumbbell Overhead Squat
Kettlebell Two-Arm Military Press
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 Plank Lateral Raise trains
Primary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral
Secondary Obliques Pectoralis Major Sternal Head Rectus Abdominis Triceps Brachii
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