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Barbell Standing Close-Grip Military Press Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Barbell Standing Military Press (Without Rack) demonstration

Barbell Standing Military Press (Without Rack)
2
Barbell Standing Wide Military Press demonstration

Barbell Standing Wide Military Press
3
Standing Behind Neck Press demonstration

Standing Behind Neck Press
4
Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press demonstration

Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press
5
Weighted Plate Standing Overhead Press demonstration

Weighted Plate Standing Overhead Press
6
Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press
7
Kettlebell Seated One-Arm Military Press demonstration

Kettlebell Seated One-Arm Military Press
8
Overhead Press demonstration

Overhead Press
9
Kettlebell Two-Arm Military Press demonstration

Kettlebell Two-Arm Military Press
10
Dumbbell Scott Press demonstration

Dumbbell Scott Press
11
Push Press demonstration

Push Press
12
Handstand Push-Up demonstration

Handstand Push-Up

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 Standing Close-Grip Military Press trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Triceps Brachii

Secondary Deltoid Lateral Serratus Anterior Trapezius Upper Fibers

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