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Stepback with Hands Raise Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Kettlebell Hang Clean demonstration

Kettlebell Hang Clean
2
Bodyweight Full Squat with Overhead Press demonstration

Bodyweight Full Squat with Overhead Press
3
Barbell Clean and Jerk demonstration

Barbell Clean and Jerk
4
Sumo Deadlift High Pull demonstration

Sumo Deadlift High Pull
5
Barbell Split Clean demonstration

Barbell Split Clean
6
Barbell Power Snatch from Blocks demonstration

Barbell Power Snatch from Blocks
7
Barbell Power Clean from Blocks demonstration

Barbell Power Clean from Blocks
8
Standing Power Throw demonstration

Standing Power Throw
9
Switching Downward Punch demonstration

Switching Downward Punch
10
Barbell Hang Snatch demonstration

Barbell Hang Snatch
11
Bodyweight Rear Lunge Front Raise demonstration

Bodyweight Rear Lunge Front Raise
12
Cluster demonstration

Cluster

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 Stepback with Hands Raise trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Quadriceps

Secondary Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings Rectus Abdominis Trapezius Upper Fibers

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