Above Head Chest Stretch Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up
Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback
Deep Push-Up
Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press
Standing Plate Press
Dumbbell Alternating Floor Press
Barbell Pullover-to-Press
Double Pulse Elbow Fly
Punching Jack
Arm Crossover Chest Out
Muscle-Up
Prayer Push
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 Above Head Chest Stretch trains
Primary Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Triceps Brachii