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Dumbbell Push Press Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Barbell Full Clean demonstration

Barbell Full Clean
2
Thruster demonstration

Thruster
3
Dumbbell Single Power Clean and Jerk demonstration

Dumbbell Single Power Clean and Jerk
4
Dumbbell Clean and Press demonstration

Dumbbell Clean and Press
5
Cluster demonstration

Cluster
6
Kettlebell One-Arm Clean and Jerk demonstration

Kettlebell One-Arm Clean and Jerk
7
Dumbbell Hang Power Clean demonstration

Dumbbell Hang Power Clean
8
Kettlebell One-Arm Snatch demonstration

Kettlebell One-Arm Snatch
9
Power Clean Thruster demonstration

Power Clean Thruster
10
Barbell Clean and Jerk demonstration

Barbell Clean and Jerk
11
Push Press demonstration

Push Press
12
Barbell Power Snatch from Blocks demonstration

Barbell Power Snatch from Blocks

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 Dumbbell Push Press trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior

Secondary Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps Triceps Brachii

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