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Cable Twisting Overhead Press Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Boxing Left Uppercut demonstration

Boxing Left Uppercut
2
Plank Arm Lifts demonstration

Plank Arm Lifts
3
Diagonal Punch demonstration

Diagonal Punch
4
Twist and Turn Punch demonstration

Twist and Turn Punch
5
Boxing Left Hook demonstration

Boxing Left Hook
6
Boxing Right Hook demonstration

Boxing Right Hook
7
Double Diagonal Reach demonstration

Double Diagonal Reach
8
Standing Swimmer demonstration

Standing Swimmer
9
Standing Hip Sagittal Rotation with Shoulders Transverse Flexion demonstration

Standing Hip Sagittal Rotation with Shoulders Transverse Flexion
10
Standing Hip Frontal Rotation with Shoulders Adduction demonstration

Standing Hip Frontal Rotation with Shoulders Adduction
11
Frog Planche demonstration

Frog Planche
12
Handstand Walk demonstration

Handstand Walk

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 Cable Twisting Overhead Press trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Obliques

Secondary Rectus Abdominis Trapezius Upper Fibers Triceps Brachii

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