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Standing Upright Shoulders Stretch Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Double Pulse Elbow Fly demonstration

Double Pulse Elbow Fly
2
Arm Crossover Chest Out demonstration

Arm Crossover Chest Out
3
Punching Jack demonstration

Punching Jack
4
Bodyweight Standing Fly demonstration

Bodyweight Standing Fly
5
Bodyweight Standing Triangle Fly demonstration

Bodyweight Standing Triangle Fly
6
Seated Chest Clam demonstration

Seated Chest Clam
7
Standing Plate Press demonstration

Standing Plate Press
8
Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback demonstration

Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback
9
Corner Wall Chest Stretch demonstration

Corner Wall Chest Stretch
10
Sitting Chest Clap on a Padded Stool demonstration

Sitting Chest Clap on a Padded Stool
11
Hands Behind Head Chest Squeeze demonstration

Hands Behind Head Chest Squeeze
12
Elbow to Elbow demonstration

Elbow to Elbow

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 Upright Shoulders Stretch trains

Primary Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Pectoralis Major Sternal Head

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers

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