Rear Fly Stepback Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Palm Press Back
Lying Prone W to Y
Cable Seated Face Pull (with Rope)
Cable Standing Face Pull (with Rope)
Ring Face Pull
Resistance Band Half Kneeling Face Pull
Lying Rear Lateral Raise
Cable Standing Crossover High Reverse Fly
Suspender Reverse Fly
Band Narrow Grip High Row
Cable Standing Face Pull
Chest Pull Back
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 Rear Fly Stepback trains
Primary Deltoid Posterior Rhomboids
Secondary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers
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