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Dumbbell Standing French Press Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Full Planche Push-Up demonstration

Full Planche Push-Up
2
Frog Planche demonstration

Frog Planche
3
Handstand Walk demonstration

Handstand Walk
4
Full Planche demonstration

Full Planche
5
Modified Hindu Push-Up demonstration

Modified Hindu Push-Up
6
Barbell Standing Military Press (Without Rack) demonstration

Barbell Standing Military Press (Without Rack)
7
Medicine Ball Catch and Overhead Throw demonstration

Medicine Ball Catch and Overhead Throw
8
Plank Push-Up Row demonstration

Plank Push-Up Row
9
Pike to Cobra Push-Up demonstration

Pike to Cobra Push-Up
10
Burpee Long Jump with Push-Up demonstration

Burpee Long Jump with Push-Up
11
Chaturanga Pose demonstration

Chaturanga Pose
12
Raise Single Leg Push-Up demonstration

Raise Single Leg 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 Dumbbell Standing French Press trains

Primary Triceps Brachii

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Erector Spinae Rectus Abdominis

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