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Dumbbell Standing Around World Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Around the World Lying on Floor demonstration

Around the World Lying on Floor
2
Dumbbell Scott Press demonstration

Dumbbell Scott Press
3
Dumbbell Seated Reverse Arnold Press demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Reverse Arnold Press
4
Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press demonstration

Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press
5
Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze demonstration

Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze
6
Dumbbell Scaption demonstration

Dumbbell Scaption
7
Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press
8
Dumbbell Standing Palms in Press demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Palms in Press
9
Lever Shoulder Press demonstration

Lever Shoulder Press
10
Barbell Standing Military Press (Without Rack) demonstration

Barbell Standing Military Press (Without Rack)
11
Bodyweight Standing Military Press Wall Supported demonstration

Bodyweight Standing Military Press Wall Supported
12
Weighted Plate Standing Overhead Press demonstration

Weighted Plate Standing Overhead 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 Dumbbell Standing Around World trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head

Secondary Serratus Anterior Trapezius Upper Fibers Triceps Brachii

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