Barbell Curl Press Extension Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Battling Ropes
Dumbbell Curl Press Extension
Dumbbell Curl to Press
Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold Press
Standing Behind Neck Press
Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row
Bodyweight Standing Military Press
Circles Elbow Arm
Kettlebell Two-Arm Military Press
Barbell Standing Military Press (Without Rack)
Barbell Standing Wide Military Press
Kettlebell Upright Row
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 Barbell Curl Press Extension trains
Primary Biceps Brachii Deltoid Anterior
Secondary Deltoid Lateral Deltoid Posterior Triceps Brachii
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