10 Best Landmine Lateral Raise Alternatives for Small Gyms

Ranked Landmine Lateral Raise Alternatives

10 substitutes, ranked by how closely each one matches the Landmine Lateral Raise on movement pattern, muscles worked, equipment and body position. The higher the score, the less you change. Open "How to perform this exercise" on a card for the steps; every card title links to that exercise's own alternatives page.

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   1. Dumbbell One Arm Lateral Raise

   89% match

   • Delts
   • Dumbbell
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   A good swap when you have dumbbells to work with, and it still works the delts.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand with your palm facing your body.
   2. Keep your back straight and your core engaged throughout the exercise.
   3. Raise the dumbbell to the side, keeping your arm straight and your palm facing down.
   4. Continue lifting until your arm is parallel to the ground.
   5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
   6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other arm.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: raise, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Primary muscle: delts, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Body position: standing, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
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   2. Dumbbell One Arm Lateral Raise With Support

   88% match

   • Delts
   • Dumbbell
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in one hand, with your palm facing your body.
   2. Place your other hand on a stable surface, such as a bench or wall, for support.
   3. Keep your back straight and engage your core.
   4. Raise the dumbbell out to the side, keeping your arm straight and your palm facing down.
   5. Continue lifting until your arm is parallel to the ground.
   6. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position.
   7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: raise, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Primary muscle: delts, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Body position: standing, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
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   3. Single Dumbbell Raise

   88% match

   • Delts
   • Dumbbell
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. With a wide stance, hold a dumbell with both hands, grasping the head of the dumbbell instead of the handle. Your arms should be extended and hanging at the waist. This will be your starting position.
   2. Raise the weight until it is above shoulder level, keeping your arms extended. Your torso and hips should remain stationary throughout the movement.
   3. Return to the starting position and repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: raise, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Primary muscle: delts, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Body position: standing, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
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   4. Kettlebell Pirate Supper Legs

   87% match

   • Delts
   • Kettlebell
   • Intermediate
   • Compound

   A good swap when you have a kettlebell to work with, and it still works the delts.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in one hand.
   2. Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
   3. Raise the kettlebell up to shoulder height, keeping your elbow close to your body.
   4. Extend your arm fully overhead, straightening your elbow.
   5. Lower the kettlebell back down to shoulder height, then return to the starting position.
   6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

   Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: delts, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Body position: standing, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
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   5. Standing Low-pulley Deltoid Raise

   86% match

   • Delts
   • Cable
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   A good swap when you have a cable machine to work with, and it still works the delts.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Start by standing to the right side of a low pulley row. Use your left hand to come across the body and grab a single handle attached to the low pulley with a pronated grip (palms facing down). Rest your arm in front of you. Your right hand should grab the machine for better support and balance.
   2. Make sure that your back is erect and your feet are shoulder width apart from each other. This is the starting position.
   3. Begin to use the left hand and come across your body out until it is elevated to shoulder height while exhaling.
   4. Feel the contraction at the top for a second and begin to slowly lower the handle back down to the original starting position while inhaling.
   5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
   6. Switch arms and repeat the exercise.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: raise, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Primary muscle: delts, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Equipment: a cable, not free weights
   • Body position: standing, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Landmine Lateral Raise
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   6. Front Plate Raise

   86% match

   • Delts
   • Other
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   Pick this when you want an easier version that still works the delts.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. While standing straight, hold a barbell plate in both hands at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions. Your palms should be facing each other and your arms should be extended and locked with a slight bend at the elbows and the plate should be down near your waist in front of you as far as you can go. Tip: The arms will remain in this position throughout the exercise. This will be your starting position.
   2. Slowly raise the plate as you exhale until it is a little above shoulder level. Hold the contraction for a second. Tip: make sure that you do not swing the weight or bend at the elbows. Your torso should remain stationary throughout the movement as well.
   3. As you inhale, slowly lower the plate back down to the starting position.
   4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: raise, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Primary muscle: delts, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Body position: standing, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Landmine Lateral Raise
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   7. Weighted Front Raise

   86% match

   • Delts
   • Weighted
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your thighs.
   2. Keeping your arms straight, exhale and lift the dumbbells in front of you until they are at shoulder level.
   3. Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
   4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: raise, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Primary muscle: delts, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Body position: standing, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Landmine Lateral Raise
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   8. One-arm Side Laterals

   83% match

   • Delts
   • Dumbbell
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Pick a dumbbell and place it in one of your hands. Your non lifting hand should be used to grab something steady such as an incline bench press. Lean towards your lifting arm and away from the hand that is gripping the incline bench as this will allow you to keep your balance.
   2. Stand with a straight torso and have the dumbbell by your side at arm's length with the palm of the hand facing you. This will be your starting position.
   3. While maintaining the torso stationary (no swinging), lift the dumbbell to your side with a slight bend on the elbow and your hand slightly tilted forward as if pouring water in a glass. Continue to go up until you arm is parallel to the floor. Exhale as you execute this movement and pause for a second at the top.
   4. Lower the dumbbell back down slowly to the starting position as you inhale.
   5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
   6. Switch arms and repeat the exercise.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: delts, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Body position: standing, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Landmine Lateral Raise
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   9. Standing Front Barbell Raise Over Head

   83% match

   • Delts
   • Barbell
   • Intermediate
   • Compound

   How to perform this exercise

   1. To begin, stand straight with a barbell in your hands. You should grip the bar with palms facing down and a closer than shoulder width grip apart from each other.
   2. Your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other. Your elbows should be slightly bent. This is the starting position.
   3. Lift the barbell up until it is directly over your head while exhaling. Make sure to keep your elbows slightly bent when performing each repetition.
   4. Once you feel the contraction, begin to lower the barbell back down to the starting position as you inhale.
   5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: raise, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Primary muscle: delts, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
   • Body position: standing, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
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    10. Dumbbell Standing Around World

    83% match

    • Delts
    • Dumbbell
    • Beginner
    • Isolation

    How to perform this exercise

    1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
    2. Extend your arms straight out to the sides at shoulder height, palms facing down.
    3. Keeping your arms straight, slowly rotate your arms in a circular motion, bringing the dumbbells in front of your body and then overhead.
    4. Continue the circular motion, bringing the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
    5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

    Why this matches

    • Primary muscle: delts, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
    • Equipment: free weights, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise
    • Body position: standing, the same as the Landmine Lateral Raise