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Side Step Lateral Raise Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Side-to-Side Step with Raise Hands demonstration

Side-to-Side Step with Raise Hands
2
Dumbbell Overhead Squat demonstration

Dumbbell Overhead Squat
3
Dumbbell Iron Cross demonstration

Dumbbell Iron Cross
4
Sitting Shoulder Press and Hip Abduction on a Padded Stool demonstration

Sitting Shoulder Press and Hip Abduction on a Padded Stool
5
Barbell Overhead Squat demonstration

Barbell Overhead Squat
6
Barbell Snatch Balance demonstration

Barbell Snatch Balance
7
Barbell Behind the Back Push Press demonstration

Barbell Behind the Back Push Press
8
Dumbbell Standing Behind Back Shoulders Press demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Behind Back Shoulders Press
9
Dumbbell Standing Around World demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Around World
10
Arnold Press demonstration

Arnold Press
11
Dumbbell Standing Palms in Press demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Palms in Press
12
Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press (Parallel Grip) demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press (Parallel Grip)

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 Side Step Lateral Raise trains

Primary Deltoid Lateral

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Gluteus Medius Quadriceps

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