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Suspender Y Lateral Raise Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Shoulders Rotation demonstration

Shoulders Rotation
2
Ring Y Raise demonstration

Ring Y Raise
3
Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row demonstration

Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row
4
Smith Hang Clean demonstration

Smith Hang Clean
5
Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze demonstration

Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze
6
Kettlebell Upright Row demonstration

Kettlebell Upright Row
7
Barbell Overhead Squat demonstration

Barbell Overhead Squat
8
Elbow Touch and Lift demonstration

Elbow Touch and Lift
9
Bottle Weighted Halo demonstration

Bottle Weighted Halo
10
Stationary Arms Throw demonstration

Stationary Arms Throw
11
Bent-Over Shoulder Pendulum demonstration

Bent-Over Shoulder Pendulum
12
Cable Y Raise demonstration

Cable Y Raise

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 Suspender Y Lateral Raise trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral

Secondary Rhomboids Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers

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