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Barbell Larsen Press Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Ring Dip demonstration

Ring Dip
2
Standing Plate Press demonstration

Standing Plate Press
3
Bodyweight Muscle-Up demonstration

Bodyweight Muscle-Up
4
Raise Single Leg Push-Up demonstration

Raise Single Leg Push-Up
5
Modified Hindu Push-Up demonstration

Modified Hindu Push-Up
6
Kettlebell Deep Push-Up demonstration

Kettlebell Deep Push-Up
7
Full Planche Push-Up demonstration

Full Planche Push-Up
8
Bodyweight Kneeling Push-Up Row demonstration

Bodyweight Kneeling Push-Up Row
9
Reverse Push-Up demonstration

Reverse Push-Up
10
Shoulder Tap Push-Up demonstration

Shoulder Tap Push-Up
11
Medicine Ball Push-Up demonstration

Medicine Ball Push-Up
12
Push-Up Jack demonstration

Push-Up Jack

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 Larsen Press trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Pectoralis Major Sternal Head

Secondary Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Serratus Anterior Triceps Brachii

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