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Barbell Pullover-to-Press Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Muscle-Up demonstration

Muscle-Up
2
Deep Push-Up demonstration

Deep Push-Up
3
Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback demonstration

Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback
4
Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press
5
Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up demonstration

Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up
6
Dumbbell Alternating Floor Press demonstration

Dumbbell Alternating Floor Press
7
Ring Dip demonstration

Ring Dip
8
Bodyweight Muscle-Up demonstration

Bodyweight Muscle-Up
9
Dumbbell Around Pullover demonstration

Dumbbell Around Pullover
10
Standing Plate Press demonstration

Standing Plate Press
11
Barbell Close-Grip Larsen Press demonstration

Barbell Close-Grip Larsen Press
12
Cable Standing Close Press demonstration

Cable Standing Close Press

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 Pullover-to-Press trains

Primary Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Pectoralis Major Sternal Head Triceps Brachii

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Latissimus Dorsi Serratus Anterior

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