Barbell Seated Behind Head Military Press Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Standing Behind Neck Press
Stick Pass Around Stretch
Barbell Standing Close-Grip Military Press
Barbell Standing Military Press (Without Rack)
Barbell Standing Wide Military Press
Shoulders Rotation
Kettlebell Seated One-Arm Military Press
Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze
Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold Press
Barbell Power Snatch from Blocks
Overhead Press
Bodyweight Standing Military 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 Seated Behind Head Military Press trains
Primary Deltoid Anterior
Secondary Deltoid Posterior Serratus Anterior Trapezius Upper Fibers Triceps Brachii
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