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Scapular Slide Back to Wall Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Lying Prone A demonstration

Lying Prone A
2
Back Pec Stretch demonstration

Back Pec Stretch
3
Prone Y Raise demonstration

Prone Y Raise
4
Roll Shoulder Blade Reach Lying on Floor demonstration

Roll Shoulder Blade Reach Lying on Floor
5
Palm Press Back demonstration

Palm Press Back
6
Lying Prone W to Y demonstration

Lying Prone W to Y
7
Lying Rear Lateral Raise demonstration

Lying Rear Lateral Raise
8
Cable Standing Face Pull (with Rope) demonstration

Cable Standing Face Pull (with Rope)
9
Ring Rear Delt Row demonstration

Ring Rear Delt Row
10
Barbell Incline Rear Delt Row demonstration

Barbell Incline Rear Delt Row
11
Band Reverse Fly demonstration

Band Reverse Fly
12
Cable Crossover Reverse Fly demonstration

Cable Crossover Reverse Fly

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 Scapular Slide Back to Wall trains

Primary Rhomboids Trapezius Lower Fibers

Secondary Deltoid Posterior Serratus Anterior

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