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Standing Alternate Arms Circling Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Shoulders Rotation demonstration

Shoulders Rotation
2
Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze demonstration

Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze
3
Circles Elbow Arm demonstration

Circles Elbow Arm
4
Full Arm Rotation demonstration

Full Arm Rotation
5
Front and Back Arms Rotation demonstration

Front and Back Arms Rotation
6
Standing Arms Circling demonstration

Standing Arms Circling
7
Bodyweight Standing Military Press demonstration

Bodyweight Standing Military Press
8
Behind the Back Clap demonstration

Behind the Back Clap
9
PVC Pass Through demonstration

PVC Pass Through
10
Bodyweight Standing Around World Wall Supported demonstration

Bodyweight Standing Around World Wall Supported
11
Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row demonstration

Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row
12
Smith Hang Clean demonstration

Smith Hang Clean

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 Standing Alternate Arms Circling trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior

Secondary Deltoid Lateral Deltoid Posterior Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers

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