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Standing Elbow Touch Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Bottle Weighted Halo demonstration

Bottle Weighted Halo
2
Stationary Arms Throw demonstration

Stationary Arms Throw
3
Barbell Overhead Squat demonstration

Barbell Overhead Squat
4
Shoulders Rotation demonstration

Shoulders Rotation
5
Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze demonstration

Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze
6
Kettlebell Upright Row demonstration

Kettlebell Upright Row
7
Kettlebell Seesaw Press demonstration

Kettlebell Seesaw Press
8
Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row demonstration

Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row
9
Smith Hang Clean demonstration

Smith Hang Clean
10
Kettlebell Around Head Rotation demonstration

Kettlebell Around Head Rotation
11
Ring Y Raise demonstration

Ring Y Raise
12
Bodyweight Standing Military Press demonstration

Bodyweight Standing Military 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 Standing Elbow Touch trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral

Secondary Obliques Rectus Abdominis Trapezius Upper Fibers

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