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Body-Up Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Full Planche Push-Up demonstration

Full Planche Push-Up
2
Full Planche demonstration

Full Planche
3
Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up demonstration

Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up
4
Deep Push-Up demonstration

Deep Push-Up
5
Chaturanga Pose demonstration

Chaturanga Pose
6
Raise Single Leg Push-Up demonstration

Raise Single Leg Push-Up
7
Boxing Jab demonstration

Boxing Jab
8
Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback demonstration

Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback
9
Modified Hindu Push-Up demonstration

Modified Hindu Push-Up
10
3 Leg Chaturanga Pose demonstration

3 Leg Chaturanga Pose
11
Push-Up Jack demonstration

Push-Up Jack
12
Four Limbed Staff demonstration

Four Limbed Staff

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 Body-Up trains

Primary Triceps Brachii

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Pectoralis Major Sternal Head Rectus Abdominis

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