Roll Ball Upper Trapezius Release Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Lever Gripless Shrug
Smith Shrug
Kettlebell Shrug
Dumbbell Single-Arm Shrug
Smith Wide Shrug
Neck-Up Down Left Right
Dumbbell Decline Shrug
Dumbbell Incline Shrug
Neck Half Circle
Scapula Dips
Trap Bar Standing Shrug
Barbell Behind the Back Shrug
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 Roll Ball Upper Trapezius Release trains
Primary Trapezius Upper Fibers
Secondary Levator Scapulae
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