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Shoulder Stretch Behind the Back Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Bodyweight Muscle-Up demonstration

Bodyweight Muscle-Up
2
Ski Ergometer demonstration

Ski Ergometer
3
Plank Push-Up Row demonstration

Plank Push-Up Row
4
Muscle-Up demonstration

Muscle-Up
5
Back and Shoulders Stretch demonstration

Back and Shoulders Stretch
6
Dumbbell Reverse Push-Up demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse Push-Up
7
Standing Reach-Up Back Rotation Stretch demonstration

Standing Reach-Up Back Rotation Stretch
8
Cable Reverse Grip Pushdown demonstration

Cable Reverse Grip Pushdown
9
Dumbbell One-Arm Kickback demonstration

Dumbbell One-Arm Kickback
10
Cable Standing High Cross Triceps Extension demonstration

Cable Standing High Cross Triceps Extension
11
Modified Hindu Push-Up demonstration

Modified Hindu Push-Up
12
Triceps Dip Floor demonstration

Triceps Dip Floor

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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