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Weighted Round Arm Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Plank Lateral Raise demonstration

Plank Lateral Raise
2
Around the World Lying on Floor demonstration

Around the World Lying on Floor
3
Dumbbell Standing Around World demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Around World
4
Dumbbell Standing Driver demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Driver
5
Stationary Arms Throw demonstration

Stationary Arms Throw
6
Dumbbell Alternate Side Press demonstration

Dumbbell Alternate Side Press
7
Kettlebell Half Kneeling Shoulder Press demonstration

Kettlebell Half Kneeling Shoulder Press
8
Weighted Plate Standing Overhead Press demonstration

Weighted Plate Standing Overhead Press
9
Kettlebell Around Head Rotation demonstration

Kettlebell Around Head Rotation
10
Standing Elbow Touch demonstration

Standing Elbow Touch
11
Bottle Weighted Halo demonstration

Bottle Weighted Halo
12
Palm-Up Palm Down Rotation demonstration

Palm-Up Palm Down Rotation

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 Weighted Round Arm trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral

Secondary Obliques Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Pectoralis Major Sternal Head Rectus Abdominis

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