Standing Arms Flinging Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Shoulders Rotation
Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze
Ring Y Raise
Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row
Smith Hang Clean
Standing Arms Circling
Stationary Arms Throw
Cable Y Raise
Kettlebell Upright Row
Standing Behind Neck Press
Circles Elbow Arm
Barbell Standing Military Press (Without Rack)
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 Arms Flinging trains
Primary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral
Secondary Serratus Anterior Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers