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Shoulder Stretch Behind the Back Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Ski Ergometer demonstration

Ski Ergometer
2
Bodyweight Muscle-Up demonstration

Bodyweight Muscle-Up
3
Plank Push-Up Row demonstration

Plank Push-Up Row
4
Back and Shoulders Stretch demonstration

Back and Shoulders Stretch
5
Dumbbell Reverse Push-Up demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse Push-Up
6
Standing Reach-Up Back Rotation Stretch demonstration

Standing Reach-Up Back Rotation Stretch
7
Muscle-Up demonstration

Muscle-Up
8
Bodyweight Pulsing Triceps Kickback demonstration

Bodyweight Pulsing Triceps Kickback
9
Dumbbell One-Arm Kickback demonstration

Dumbbell One-Arm Kickback
10
Kettlebell Two-Arm Military Press demonstration

Kettlebell Two-Arm Military Press
11
Cable Standing High Cross Triceps Extension demonstration

Cable Standing High Cross Triceps Extension
12
Standing Behind Neck Press demonstration

Standing Behind Neck 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 Shoulder Stretch Behind the Back trains

Primary Triceps Brachii

Secondary Deltoid Posterior Latissimus Dorsi Teres Major Trapezius Upper Fibers

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